The charms of Beijing
An exhibition of 80 photographs of Beijing, taken by international photographers, was on display in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia July 10-11
| A stunning bird's-eye view of the vast Forbidden City. Yan Yusheng / For China Daily |
| Peony Pavillion, a play written by Tang Xianzu in the Ming Dynasty and dating back to 1598, being performed as a kunqu, one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera. Trey Ratcliff / For China Daily |
| A craftsman making colorful, delicate kites in his workshop. Yan Yusheng / For China Daily |
| Just how many people can ride a bicycle at the same time? Quite a balancing act during an acrobatics show. Trey Ratcliff / For China Daily |
| A couple snatch a romantic moment under the 7,500 sq m LCD screen at Shimaotianjie in Beijing, believed to be the largest of its kind in Asia. Ma Ke / For China Daily |
| A dancer performs in front of the Temple of Heaven - part of a complex of temples completed in 1420. Joe McNally / For China Daily |
(China Daily Africa Weekly 07/11/2014 page5)
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