HOUSTON, May 26 (Xinhua) -- A month-long photography exhibition featuring life moments of the Chinese community in Houston has kicked off.

With the theme of "Let the time stand still, let the stories never end, and let the memories last forever," the exhibition was unveiled at the Talent Academy in Sugar Land on Saturday.

The exhibition showcased 105 photos taken by Jia Zhong, an American-Chinese photographer, to highlight the desire of "building a harmonious Chinese community overseas."

During the past 10 years living in Houston, Jia has paid special attention to the Chinese community and has captured vivid moments of their lives, from cheering on the World Expo in Shanghai and supporting the Winter Olympics in Beijing to various of large-scale art performances and annual community gatherings.

Chinese Consul General in Houston Li Qiangmin attended the opening ceremony. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and U.S. Congressman Al Green sent their congratulations to the event.

Sponsored by several local Chinese groups, the exhibition will be later on display at the Panorama Art Academy and the Huaxia Chinese School.

Jia has been engaged in photography for over 30 years. As a member of several photography associations in both China and the United States, Jia has travelled throughout China and across the world to take photos featuring scenery and folklore.