Children's paintings inspired by Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, The Bottle Neck, show their wish to contain the novel coronavirus. [Photo provided to China Daily]

10. Anti-epidemic themes in cultural works offer encouragement

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus this year brought suffering to the world. However, when medical workers were fighting to save people's lives in the hospitals, cultural workers were making efforts to record memorable moments and encourage people to go forward.

Paintings and sculptures were created to mark medical workers' endeavors, music was played to console emotions, and documentaries, films and TV shows were shot to record memories. Even children were using their painting brushes to express appreciation to people who contributed to the fight. Cultural works are playing their roles in bringing courage to all.