Going the extra smile

Some of China's most fascinating cultural elements, such as the face-changing stunts of Sichuan Opera, and local specialties including panda-inspired souvenirs and hot pot, have brought color to the competition venues. Whether on the sidelines or in the stands, the cultural highlights are keeping audiences entertained while promoting Chengdu's image as a vibrant and cosmopolitan city.

The passion and enthusiasm of locals have been equally impressive.

According to the organizing committee, almost all the tickets released since the first phase of sales began on June 16 were sold out by July 24, with an additional 287,000 tickets made available last week being snapped up quickly.

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