Performers from Britain play bagpipes during a parade at the Olympic Park in Beijing, capital of China, on October 23, 2009. The 11th Beijing International Tourism Festival opening on Friday brought together about 3000 performers from 71 countries and regions, as well as 18 disctricts and counties of Beijing. [Xinhua]

A performer from Belgium interacts with visitors during a parade at the Olympic Park in Beijing, capital of China, on October 23, 2009. [Xinhua]