Student artists in Tibet turn eyes toward space

Twenty paintings from students in the Tibet autonomous region depicting their visions of space were scheduled to be carried with the Chang'e 5 probe to the moon next month, local authorities said.

The art, mostly created by primary school students but with contributions from others ranging from middle school to college, was on display recently in Lhasa, the regional capital.

The paintings depict rockets, satellites, astronauts and aliens. Some have backgrounds showing scenic spots in Tibet. One has flying Tibetan children offering a white hada — a silk scarf that signifies goodwill and purity. Another depicts Tibetan children looking up at the stars.

All the paintings embodied the rich imaginations of Tibetan students and their yearning to know about outer space.

The painting exhibition was one of the aerospace science activities held at a local astronomical experience hall. The event was organized by Tibet Airlines, the Lunar Exploration and Space Programs Center, the Tibet Department of Education, the Tibet Association for Science and Technology and the hall.