Performing arts from around the world onstage in Beijing

A traditional shadow puppet theater from Northeast China, Gypsy music from Hungary, a royal dance from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and many other styles of music and dance will share the same stage in Beijing.

The Moma Post Mountain Music and Art Festival, which will start on Oct 3 and last for over a month, will present various performing arts from around the world.

"This year we are focusing on world music, and hope to showcase styles that are rarely seen in China," says Jiang Shu, artistic director of the festival.