A group of 666 statuettes made from 13 tons of bronze went on show at a folk culture exhibition in Qingdao, in eastern China's Shandong Province on Sunday.

A group of bronze statuettes reflects the folk culture of drum performances, at a folk culture exhibition in Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong Province on October 12, 2008. [Xinhuanet]

These sculptures, depicting scenes from ancient and contemporary Chinese civilization, impressed visitors with their exquisite details and varied themes.