The 7th Jianli International Percussion Festival took place at the Shanxi Poly Grand Theatre from Aug 12-16, attracting more than 800 percussion music enthusiasts from 15 countries and regions.

Since its launch in 2009, over 5000 candidates from more than 40 domestic cities have taken part in the competition, and over 700 percussionists and enthusiasts from more than 20 countries and regions have attended the festival.

Actors dressed in traditional Chinese opera costumes perform at the 7th Jianli International Percussion Festival that opened on Aug 12, in Shanxi province. [Photo/Xinhua]