Exhibition eases fear of Chinese characters

Many foreigners feel intimidated by the prospect of learning Chinese characters, but a fun exhibition at a university aims to enhance awareness of traditional Chinese culture.

The exhibition, launched by the National Museum of Chinese Writing, opened in the capital at Beijing Foreign Studies University on Monday, showcasing the origin, development and dissemination of Chinese characters.

"The exhibition adds historical and cultural atmosphere to the university," said Peng Long, the university president.