The National Art Troupes of China 2011 will present a series of outstanding performances, from Aug 24 to Sept 26.

The opening show, at the National Center for the Performing Arts, on Aug 24 and 25, will be the Peking Opera Su Wu of the Western Han Dynasty, staged by the China National Peking Opera Company.

Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the event features 36 different shows, including operas, concerts and musicals. Some of the country's most important performing troupes, like the National Theater of China, China Oriental Performing Arts Group and China National Opera House, will participate.