Shanghai residents take pride in the development of their city over the past thirty years. An exhibition encapsulating the achievements of Shanghai during the past three decades is being held in the metropolis, attracting crowds of locals every day.

An exhibition encapsulating the achievements of Shanghai.during the past three decades is being held in the metropolis,attracting crowds of locals every day.

A hundred students from Shanghai Deaf and Dumb school were among the visitors at the exhibition on Wednesday. Teachers told them in sign language about the changes in the city over the past thirty years. The transformation includes rapid development in education for the disabled, which the students can benefit from themselves.

A student said, "Our school is very beautiful now, the change is huge comparing its past and present."

Liu Feng, teacher, said, "I hope my students will study hard, building a more beautiful Shanghai themselves. I hope the changes of the next thirty years will be even greater."

This old photo, showing Shanghai residents crammed in a ferry, brings back memories to older people.

This old photo, showing Shanghai residents crammed in a ferry, brings back memories to older people. And today, the city's transportation system is a source of great pride for today's youth. The exhibition is a nostalgic journey for senior citizens, and an inspiring one for younger visitors.

A resident said, "I'm in my seventies. And my generation lived through this whole journey!"

"Shanghai changes very fast. And this exhibition foretells a brighter future for the city," said a resident.

The notice board at the exit of the exhibition is full of messages, revealing that local people feel great pride in the city's achievements.