Villagers perform a grass dragon lantern dance in Yangquepo village, Huaihua city in Central China's Hunan province, Aug 9, 2012. Grass dragon lantern, known as the living fossil of farming culture and listed in the intangible cultural heritage, is used to pray for a good harvest and happy life. [Hu Yan/Asianewsphoto]

The woman takes a dip in the sea with her large boa constrictor in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning province, Aug 9, 2012. The snake was hand raised by the woman and is about four meters long. [Photo/CFP]

A boy practices gymnastics basic skills in a gymnastic school in Liuzhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Aug 9, 2012. [Photo/Xinhua]