The Xi’an Warriors are a super cool outdoor exhibition on the grounds of Belfast City Hall.

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A ‘paint party’ was held to decorate the warriors in bright colours, spray paints, and yarn bombing.

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This vibrant amazing exhibition will remain until the 3oth August.

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I loved the effect and photographed some of my favourites.

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These are life-size replicas of the Terracotta Warriors buried with the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang circa 209 BC.

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They were created to protect the emperor in his afterlife.

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The exhibition is organised by One World Creative to help showcase Chinese culture.

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The original terracotta warriors were painted in vibrant colours, which have faded over the centuries.

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Couldn’t resist adding a bit of yarn bombing. If you are visiting Belfast, these are well worth looking at.