Out of more than 1,500 designs by some 400 sculptors in 102 countries and regions - far exceeding the participating entries and countries in previous sessions - 47 selected sculptures are being displayed, including 21 exhibits from abroad.

Among the sculptures submitted for display, which mainly used such materials as metal, cast copper and stone, those selected tended to focus on the theme of sports, health and life, a reflection of diversity and compatibility of culture, local critics say.

The annual event is expected to boost sculpture creation and reinforce the host city's leading position in the country in the art, says Guan Shusen, director of the zone's administrative committee.

It also helps boost the host city's culture industry and introduce it to the world, Guan noted, adding that hosting such an event will help improve the cultural literacy and taste in art among local people.

Changchun has hosted 12 international sculpture exhibitions and three world sculpture conferences since 1997.

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