Themed "Arise", this year's festival features 28 productions, 87 performances, 18 groups of contestants in the emerging theater artists' competitions, and some 2,000 outdoor carnival performances.
Until Oct 29, visitors can also attend 12 panel discussions, 12 theater workshops, 27 reading sessions and six exhibitions.
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Foreign vloggers experience Jin Opera in Shanxi
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Fire Dragon Dance brings fiery night spectacle to Datong, Shanxi