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Pictures and other documents that reflect upon two festivals (Vital 6 and Vital 7) dedicated to the work of artists of Chinese descent from across the world.

Editor Sarah Champion
Publisher Chinese Arts Centre
ISBN 978-0-9545440-6-5
Reference P1141
Date 2007
Type Publication

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