Zhang Yimou, director of the famed opera Turandot pays honor to the audience with major performers after the debut of opera at Beijing's National Stadium, or Bird's Nest. The opera - with more than 1,000 performers - debuted Tuesday night to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of New China. [Xinhua]

A scene from a dress rehearsal of the famed opera Turandot at Beijing's National Stadium, or Bird's Nest on Sunday. The opera - with more than 1,000 performers - debuted Tuesday night to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of New China. [Xinhua]