A total of 146 artists have produced 143 works, including paintings, Chinese calligraphy, and handicrafts, for a charity bazaar to be held in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province.

The event was initiated by the city's publicity, culture and tourism departments and the federation of literary and art circles to help fight against the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

According to organizers, all money raised during the bazaar will be used to help prevent and control the epidemic. The event is currently being planned and the specific time and venue will be announced as soon as possible.

A portrait of Guanyin, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, which will be sold at the charity bazaar in Nantong [Photo/ntfabu.com]