The Asian Culture Carnival was held during the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations (CDAC) at the National Stadium, or Bird's Nest, in Beijing, capital of China, on Wednesday. (Photos: Xinhua)

With the theme of "Celebration of Youth, Dream of Asia," the Asian Culture Carnival featured art performances and gala parties.

The cast included well-known performers from different countries, Asian youth leaders and world-class artists. Spectacular art performances and high-tech stage effects were showcased at the Carnival.

The Asian Culture Carnival was held during the CDAC at the National Stadium in Beijing. This was a performance called "Our Asia."

The Asian Culture Carnival was held during the CDAC at the National Stadium in Beijing. This was a performance called "Passion of Joy."

The Carnival aims to promote exchanges between Asian civilizations and the rest of the world as well as showcase the distinctive charm of the Asian civilizations.