Foreign children in an international children's painting competition at Sea World Plaza in Shekou, Nanshan District in Shenzhen, yesterday. Some 100 children aged between 6 and 11 from around the world sat the contest, which launched the opening of the Shekou subvenue of the ICIF.

With pencils, brushes and colorful paints, more than 100 children aged between 6 and 11 from around the world competed yesterday afternoon during the fourth International Children's Painting Competition held at Sea World Plaza in Shekou, Nanshan District.

On the theme of "A Vision of Shenzhen," the children, mostly pupils from Shekou International School, QSI International School and the local Yucai Education Group, were encouraged by organizers to stretch their imaginations in creating a more beautiful Shenzhen.

The competition launched the official opening of the Shekou subvenue of the third China (Shenzhen) International Cultural In-dustry Fair (ICIF).

Shekou has been selected one of the fair's subvenues for both its unique international characteristics and "green economy." Boasting the most international community in the city and featuring "green property" and a recycling economy, it is expected to offer visitors to the fair a harmonious environment and a mix of different cultures.

The Shekou subvenue will host 10 events during the fair, including exhibitions, seminars and a design competition.

The organizers will also promote Nanhai Ecool, a project to renovate and transform the old Sanyo factory complex into a modern venue to accommodate enterprises in innovation industry.

Editor: Yan