As one of the major BRICS cultural events held in South Africa this year, the photo exhibit Vanishing Cultures of BRICS opened in Kimberley on Nov 14. Guests from the South Africa government and the Chinese embassy in South Africa attended the opening ceremony.

Ten photography works featuring traditional Chinese culture such as the shadow puppet, dragon boat and the Water-splashing Festival greet art lovers in South Africa. Zheng Wen, cultural counselor of the Chinese embassy, introduced the stories behind each photo.

Carrying on the spirit of the last BRICS photo exhibit held in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, the event will continue to show the diverse cultures of BRICS countries. The exhibit will last a month.