Toronto

GRAND OPENING

Canada’s Finance Minister Joe Oliver (fifth from right) shakes hands with Chinese Ambassador to Canada Luo Zhaohui at the opening ceremony of the China Now Festival held at the Harbourfront Center on July 11 in Toronto. An exploration of contemporary Chinese art, culture and crafts featuring more than 70 artists, the three-day festival explores the theme of artistic legacy through a multidisciplinary look at the country’s artistic traditions. [FENG WEIDONG FOR CHINA DAILY]