The photo taken on October 19, 2023 shows a view of the carnival parade held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, as part of the ongoing 2023 Wuzhen Theatre Festival. /CFP
The photo taken on October 19, 2023 shows a view of the carnival parade held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, as part of the ongoing 2023 Wuzhen Theatre Festival. /CFP
The photo taken on October 19, 2023 shows a view of the carnival parade held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, as part of the ongoing 2023 Wuzhen Theatre Festival. /CFP
The photo taken on October 19, 2023 shows a view of the carnival parade held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, as part of the ongoing 2023 Wuzhen Theatre Festival. /CFP
The photo taken on October 19, 2023 shows a view of the carnival parade held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, as part of the ongoing 2023 Wuzhen Theatre Festival. /CFP
The photo taken on October 19, 2023 shows a view of the carnival parade held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, as part of the ongoing 2023 Wuzhen Theatre Festival. /CFP
Either in gorgeous dresses or hilarious costumes, hundreds of performers gather on the ancient street paved with bluestones in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province to put on a carnival parade as a curtain-raiser for the 10th version of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival, evoking the dynamic spirit of the 1300-year-old town once again.
With the theme of "Arise," the 2023 Wuzhen Theatre Festival is set to bring more than 80 theatrical performances from 11 countries and regions on stage. The 12 theaters dotting the ancient town will be filled with a variety of performances all day long during the 11-day festival. Outdoor carnivals also transform the water town into a giant stage, showcasing a harmonious fusion of modern art with ancient charm.