Parade of Asian Civilizations held in Beijing
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The Parade of Asian Civilizations, which showcases Asia's diverse and rich cultures, kicked off in Beijing on Thursday. (Photos: VCG)
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As one of the major sideline events of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations (CDAC), the parade presented costumed performers from 16 countries and 10 Chinese performance teams, Xinhua reported.
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The parade runs twice a day – at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day from Thursday to May 22 in Beijing's Olympic Park.
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A spectator said, "I think it is exciting to see this kind of performance, it shows the distinct characteristics of Asia, and even China."