Carnival to showcase Asian arts, performances

More than 30,000 people from China and abroad will join in the Asian Cultural Carnival, which will be held at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, on Wednesday in Beijing.

As part of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, which will open in the capital on Wednesday morning, the carnival will present song and dance performances and parades by artists from Asian countries and regions.

According to China Media Group, the organizer of the carnival, it will display Asian cultures and promote cultural exchanges as well as deepen understanding.