1000 masks from around the world gather in Shanghai

Masks on display at the Shanghai Mass Art Center in Shanghai, Nov 9, 2015. [Photo/IC]

A total of 1000 masks are now on exhibition at the Shanghai Mass Art Center in Shanghai, and will be displayed until November 18.

The exhibition, organized by the International Mask Arts & Culture Organization (IMACO), displays masks from all over the world, including South Korea, Japan, India, Thailand, Europe, America and African countries.

The 1000 masks are mainly made of paper and wood, and over 200 masks are from China's Guizhou and Yunan provinces.

In addition to the mask exhibition, a masked ball will also be held during the event. The exhibition will later go to Yuhang of Zhejiang province, Kunshan of Jiangsu province, and Fuzhou of Fujian province.