Dancers of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe perform during a media event in Beijing, September 8, 2008. Many of the artists from the art troupe participated in the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. (Photo CFP)
Troupers from China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe perform "The Thousand Hand Goddess of Mercy" during a rehearsal at Baoli Theatre in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2008. Performers from the troupe participated in the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games. (Xinhua Photo/Wang Yan)
Tai Lihua, head of China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, communicates with journalists in sign language during an interview at Baoli Theatre in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2008. Performers from the troupe participated in the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games. (Xinhua Photo/Wang Yan)
