The work's chief planner, Wu Fuguo, shows off the miniature version of the scroll. [Photo/Baotou news network]

A section of the giant scroll that celebrates the city of Baotou. [Photo/Baotou news network]

A giant 71-meter-long, 0.5-meter-wide scroll that celebrates the 71st anniversary of the founding of the city of Baotou – located in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region – was finished last year, after it took a year to make.

The work was designed by the Baotou-based Ancient City Calligraphy and Painting Institute, which was established 14 years ago. It commissioned 100 painters who are members of the China Artists Association to work together on the enormous project.

The team comprised 30 local painters from Baotou and 70 painters from 24 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions across the country.

The giant piece has 100 individual works, depicting different scenes in various styles – forming what has been described as a magnificent, flowing tribute to the city.

The long scroll is divided into eight chapters, which span the evolution of Baotou, the story of its commerce, the Party's revolutionary development, scenes of city streets, park squares, transportation, tourist attractions, and landmark buildings.

It covers all aspects of Baotou's 71 years since its establishment and is said to comprehensively display the history and new appearance of the city.

In order to promote Baotou, the institute has produced 15-meter-long miniature versions, which will be offered as cultural gifts. The original appeared recently at the 2022 Baotou Radio and Television Spring Festival Gala.