KABUL, March 20 (Xinhua) -- A group of Afghan female artists inaugurated a painting exhibition in Kabul on Thursday, showcasing 100 pieces of artworks in various styles.

The exhibition was organized to celebrate the Afghan New Year (1404 in the Persian calendar) and to promote painting among Afghans.

"This exhibition is voluntarily organized to encourage and highlight the artistic talents of young women," Zarmina Khaterzai, organizer of the exhibition, told Xinhua.

According to Khaterzai, around 200 people have visited the exhibition so far, most of them girls. She hoped to have more visitors by the end of the day.

Organized by female artists, this was the third painting exhibition in Kabul this year. Enditem

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