MANILA, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- A photo exhibition marking the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth was held in Manila, the Philippines, on Wednesday, drawing representatives from China and the Philippines, along with more than 1,000 teachers and students from local Chinese schools.
Hosted by the Filipino-Chinese Amity Club, the event aimed to highlight the historical ties between Sun Yat-sen and the Philippine independence movement, as well as the mutual support between Chinese and Philippine revolutionary pioneers in pursuing national independence.
The event also featured history lectures and film screenings. Representatives from the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and local Chinese community organizations and schools viewed historical photos and documents on display. ■