Eight primary and middle schools from Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA) attended a science and technology education carnival which opened on Dec 30 in the BDA, according to local media.

The event, highlighting scientific and technological innovation, boasted themed functional zones including a 3D printing experience zone, a VR experience zone and makerspaces.

Yang Wei, a top official of Beijing Yichuang Intelligent Robot Industry Research Institute, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the event, calling for the wider participation of young people to boost scientific and technological innovation in order to make breakthroughs.

Two staff members from China Science and Technology Museum give a demonstration at the opening ceremony of a science and technology education carnival opening on Dec 30 in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. [Photo/qianlong.com]

Students from eight primary and middle schools in the BDA attend the carnival, Dec 30. [Photo/qianlong.com]