Peking Opera performers entertain participants of the 9th Shanghai International Performing Arts Fair, October 16, 2007. Organizers of the world's leading arts festivals, such as Jonathan Mills, director of the Edinburgh International Festival and Hugo De Greef, secretary general of the European Festival Association, gathered in Shanghai for the festival which scheduled to be opened on Thursday. The five-day gathering has created a platform for participants to exchange ideas and discuss possible future cooperation. (Xinhua) |