Puppet show performers interact with an audience. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The first Oh! Castle Festival in Topu concluded successfully in Nantong, Jiangsu, on Aug 11 after nine days of cultural feasts, receiving nearly 20,000 visitors.

A performer puts on a show at the first Oh! Castle Festival in Topu. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

From Aug 3 to 11, the art festival showcased 126 puppet shows presented by 25 art troupes from eight countries, including Germany, Spain, and Russia.

During the festival, five art exchange meetings were also organized with the participation of over 30 artists from China, South Korea, and Japan.

Venue for the first Oh! Castle Festival in Topu. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

In addition, the festival collaborated with Topu International Animation Week to exhibit four award-winning animation works and partnered with the Shenzhen Illustration Association to invite more than 30 illustrators to create works revolving around the festival.