
Children perform at the opening ceremony of the 2011 Shanghai International Children's Cultural and Art Festival in Shanghai, east China, July 31, 2011. The 2011 Shanghai International Children's Cultural and Art Festival opened in Shanghai on Sunday. Some 1900 children performers of 48 art groups from 17 countries and regions will take part in performances, dramas, forums as well as cultural activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

Children from Japan attend the opening ceremony of the 2011 Shanghai International Children's Cultural and Art Festival in Shanghai, east China, July 31, 2011. The 2011 Shanghai International Children's Cultural and Art Festival opened in Shanghai on Sunday. Some 1900 children performers of 48 art groups from 17 countries and regions will take part in performances, dramas, forums as well as cultural activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

Children from Russia attend the opening ceremony of the 2011 Shanghai International Children's Cultural and Art Festival in Shanghai, east China, July 31, 2011. The 2011 Shanghai International Children's Cultural and Art Festival opened in Shanghai on Sunday. Some 1900 children performers of 48 art groups from 17 countries and regions will take part in performances, dramas, forums as well as cultural activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)