Children participate in a fashion show at a kindergarten in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, on April 17. The event, featuring environmentally friendly costumes made from waste including paper and plastic bags, was held to mark World Earth Day, which falls on Saturday. [Photo by Wang Huabin/For chinadaily.com.cn]
A spotted seal is released into the ocean in Dalian, Liaoning province, on April 16 during a campaign to boost protection of the sea mammal. A total of seven spotted seals were freed during the event organized by the Fisheries Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and a number of wild animal protection associations. April 16 was designated as Spotted Seal Protection Day in China last year. [Photo/Xinhua]
Participants start the Beijing Half Marathon 2023 at Tian'anmen Square on April 16, a race that attracted more than 20,000 runners. Athletes from over 27 countries and regions registered for the event. The race was among over 30 running events held across the country on Sunday, drawing more than 250,000 participants. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
A guide introduces Portrait of Louis XIV to visitors at a newly opened museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on April 14. Many authentic works of Western artists are being displayed at the Meet You Museum Hangzhou edition. [Photo/Xinhua]
Children interact with a robot during a science fair at a kindergarten in Qingdao, Shandong province, on April 19. The fair, which was themed on space technology, aimed to spark children's interest in learning about science. [Photo by Wang Haibin/For chinadaily.com.cn]