In the night of Aug. 31, the 8th Asian Arts Festival (AAF) opened on Beijing, the artists of Chinese and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) performed their traditional programs in one stage. This session AAF will hold one week duration, including Grand Performances, Asian Art Museum Directors Forum, Asian Wonders and ASEAN Arts Exhibition. The picture is the dance "Plateau Spring breeze" performed by Chinese Central Song-and-dance troupe at the opening ceremony.