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Cartoon and animation fun in Hangzhou
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The 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival is underway in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, serving visitors multiple layers of fun during the cultural holiday Duanwu, or Dragon Boat Festival.

A character from a martial arts game is on display at the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP
A character from a martial arts game is on display at the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP

A character from a martial arts game is on display at the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP

Japanese cartoon figures are on display during the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP 
Japanese cartoon figures are on display during the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP 

Japanese cartoon figures are on display during the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP 

This year's festival, on from June 20 to June 24, has attracted a total of 469 domestic and international enterprises and organizations from 59 countries and regions.

Firefighting-themed cartoon characters are on display at the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP 
Firefighting-themed cartoon characters are on display at the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP 

Firefighting-themed cartoon characters are on display at the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP 

Apart from well-known cartoon and animation characters from Pixar Animation Studio, Walt Disney Company and Sony Pictures Entertainment being displayed on site, the festival also includes interactive pavilions where elements like firefighting, public safety, technology and sports are offered to visitors as "animation plus" experiences.

Visitors take photos with the mascots of the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 at the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP 
Visitors take photos with the mascots of the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 at the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP 

Visitors take photos with the mascots of the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 at the 19th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on June 21, 2023. /CFP 

Mascots of the 19th Asian Games, which will be held in Hangzhou in September, made their appearance during the animation festival as well.

Given the popularity of traditional Chinese attire, visitors have been dressing up in hanfu garments to enjoy the festival to the utmost.

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