9th Int'l Cultural Industries Fair opens in Shenzhen

A performer shows opera at the Sichuan pavilion at the 9th China International Cultural Industries Fair in Shenzhen, Guangdong province on May 17, 2013. The fair is being held from May 17 to 20. It focuses on culture, creativity and technology. Since 2004, it has served as both an expo to showcase the latest cultural products in China, and a trade fair to spur increased globalization. Over the years, the number of exhibitors at the fair has grown from 700 to more than 2100, [Photo/Xinhua]