Zheng He exhibit displayed in Medan

Zheng He exhibit displayed in Medan

MEDAN, North Sumatra: A photographic essay retracing the journey
of Chinese explorer Zheng He is on display in Medan. The
exhibition, held by the National Geographic Magazine in
cooperation with the Sumatera Heritage Society, is open for
public viewing until Tuesday.

However, interest in the exhibition appears to be low. As of
Saturday, only a few people had attended the exhibition held at
the Balai Citra Tiara Convention Center here.

The photographs taken by Michael Yamashita, describe Zheng
He's legacies in the various places he visited in the 15th
century. Zheng He was a legendary admiral from China who traveled
around the world seven times in the 15th century.

Through the journey, Zheng was assigned by a Chinese king to
promote diplomacy and peace. -- JP