The Asian Culture Carnival was held as part of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations (CDAC) at the National Stadium, or Bird's Nest, in Beijing on Wednesday. /VCG Photo

With the theme of "Celebration of Youth, Dream of Asia," the extravaganza showcased the distinctive charm of Asian civilizations and Chinese civilization through various art performances and high-tech stage effects. /VCG Photo

More than 30,000 performers from 47 countries took part in 15 performances at the event. The cast included famous performers from different countries, Asian youth leaders and world-class artists. /VCG Photo

Celebrated singers from five Asian countries wowed the audience with a collaborative song titled "Flowers and Neighbors," which expressed the hope shared by Asian countries to strengthen friendly ties with neighbors and to seek peace and harmony. /VCG Photo