A temporary exhibition in Beijing is exploring the cultural dimension of family names in China . The exhibition , which runs at the Beijing Chinese History Museum until 21 July , consists of 101 bronze statues designed by Li Tinggui in different character forms . " As well as the sculptures on display, viewers can see the development of the character and its origin and history as a family name on the wooden table that holds the sculpture. The 101 families featured in the exhibition encompass over 85 % of China 's population , with Li aiming to highlight the influence of each as a public cultural symbol .
A temporary exhibition in Beijing is exploring the cultural dimension of family names in China . The exhibition , which runs at the Beijing Chinese History Museum until 21 July , consists of 101 bronze statues designed by Li Tinggui in different character forms . The 101 families featured in the exhibition encompass over 85 % of China 's population , with Li aiming to highlight the influence of each as a public cultural symbol .