Dancers of China's Central Nationalities Song and Dance Ensemble perform Chinese folk dancing during the opening ceremony of the 8th Asia Arts Festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 31, 2006. The 8th Asia Arts Festival kicked off on Thursday in Beijing.

Artists from China and countries of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) take part in the opening ceremony of the 8th Asia Arts Festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 31, 2006.