A series of colorful silk paintings about the 56 ethnic groups in China were put on display at a community artwork exhibition in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Jan 8 and enjoyed a favorable reception.

The paintings were created by Yuan Shiqing, a local resident of the Runfu Community in the city of Karamay. He made these works in his spare time and wanted to express his love for his country and pride in national unity.

The colorful silk painting is made of acrylic paint on silk and it was the first time that this kind of artwork had been shown in Karamay, Karamay Daily reported.