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