2024 Colorful Guizhou Culture & Art Festival kicks off in Guiyang

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Colorful Guizhou Culture & Art Festival is held in Guiyang. [Photo/ddcpcp website]

The 2024 Colorful Guizhou Culture & Art Festival began on Oct 23 in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province.

The festival includes various activities to nurture the prosperous development of Guizhou's culture and art and create influential brands. It offers a cultural feast for locals and tourists to enjoy during the autumn and winter travel seasons. By promoting the integration of culture and tourism, the festival highlights Guizhou's artistic nature and provides visitors with memorable experiences.

Various performances, such as ethnic songs and operas, are staged at the festival. [Photo/ddcpc website]

Performances during the opening ceremony included a children's choir, Children of the Mountains, a segment from the Peking Opera Qi Jiguang: The Blue Sea and Red Heart, an excerpt from the dance drama Tianchan Dinuo, and the song Following You Closely. Additionally, artistic short films showcased Guizhou's cultural achievements.

The National Art Fund-supported Qian Opera Monument without Words was also performed during the opening ceremony.

The festival will feature over 30 activities, including the Colorful Guizhou International Mountain Culture and Creative Design Exhibition, cultural and art performances and displays, and art education training. The thousands of performances and exhibitions will demonstrate the province's efforts to enrich people's cultural lives.