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Dune: Part Two Photocall - Mexico City

Actors Austin Butler and Timothée Chalame attend the Photocall from Dune: Part Two at Mexico City Four Season Hotel on February 5, 2024 inMexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"DUNHUANG SPLENDID CEREMONY" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2023. With the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring as the background, the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" tells a love story occurred in ancient Dunhuang. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"DUNHUANG SPLENDID CEREMONY" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2023. With the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring as the background, the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" tells a love story occurred in ancient Dunhuang. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"DUNHUANG SPLENDID CEREMONY" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2023. With the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring as the background, the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" tells a love story occurred in ancient Dunhuang. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"DUNHUANG SPLENDID CEREMONY" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2023. With the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring as the background, the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" tells a love story occurred in ancient Dunhuang. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"DUNHUANG SPLENDID CEREMONY" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2023. With the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring as the background, the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" tells a love story occurred in ancient Dunhuang. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"DUNHUANG SPLENDID CEREMONY" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2023. With the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring as the background, the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" tells a love story occurred in ancient Dunhuang. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"DUNHUANG SPLENDID CEREMONY" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2023. With the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring as the background, the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" tells a love story occurred in ancient Dunhuang. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"DUNHUANG SPLENDID CEREMONY" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2023. With the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring as the background, the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" tells a love story occurred in ancient Dunhuang. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"DUNHUANG SPLENDID CEREMONY" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2023. With the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring as the background, the real-scene show "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" tells a love story occurred in ancient Dunhuang. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-WEINING-TORCH FESTIVAL (CN)

(230811) -- WEINING, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors play yueqin, a banjo like instrument with four-strings, during celebration events of the Torch Festival in Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 10, 2023. In celebration of the Torch Festival, a series of events were organized in Weining from Aug. 3 to Aug. 10. These events, featuring campfire parties, traditional ethnic sports competitions and performances, attracted visitors with a festive atmosphere full of local characteristics. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A fellow student helps Ren Xin (L) with her costume prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of train

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors and actresses perform "bian lian" during the opening ceremony in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped th

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin adjusts her headwear prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped tho

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (R) and her fellow performers prepare their "bian lian" costumes prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening cer

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (1st L) helps other "bian lian" performers check their costumes prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening cere

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (R, front) performs with other "bian lian" performers during an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors and actresses perform "bian lian" during the opening ceremony in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped th

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors and actresses perform "bian lian" during the opening ceremony in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped th

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (3rd R, front) performs with other "bian lian" performers during an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. D

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kang Yong (R), leader as well as director of "bian lian" performing squad, helps Ren Xin with her headwear prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skil

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kang Yong (C), leader as well as director of "bian lian" performing squad, pose with other performers during an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 8, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled perf

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (front) performs with other "bian lian" performers during an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin is pictured prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped those studen

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (L top) distributes sunstroke prevention medications to other "bian lian" performers prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers