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Beixinqiao hosting cultural festival

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-07-14 16:20

Beixinqiao hosting cultural festival

An artist performs during a cultural festival. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Beixinqiao Street in Beijing's Dongcheng district is hosting a cultural festival through Aug 25. The festival features cultural activities and live performances.

Performances of Pingju opera, cross-talk, puppet show and children's theater are staged during the festival. Activities also include lectures on vocal music and children's theater, and workshops on the craftsmanship of traditional Beijing dough models.

The festival will also invite renowned artists from China National Acrobatic Troupe, the China Puppet Troupe, China Pingju Opera Theater, Beijing Dance Drama and Opera Theater, Beijing Children's Art Theater and Beijing Opera Group.