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The "Experience the 2024" Lihu Art Festival at "Joy Park" kicked off in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, on June 2 with a graceful waltz.

Live music, a cultural bazaar, art exhibition, Xiju Opera makeup and zongzi making activities were offered at the launch ceremony to festival-goers, including local residents and international students.

Running until the end of August, the art festival is expected to present over 100 performances and other activities such as exhibitions, lectures, and concerts, offering a cultural feast to employees at more than 200 industrial parks in the city.

A singer performs before the art festival kicks off. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]

The launch ceremony is attended by local residents and international students. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]

A girl learns to make zongzi at the launch ceremony. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]

An international student learns to make zongzi at the launch ceremony. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]

International students dressed in Xiju Opera costume learn how to strike a proper pose. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]

Festival-goers pose for a photo. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]