Aiming at presenting cultural diversity and enhancing mutual learning among Asian countries, the Asian Cultural Festival will bring various art forms including music, dance, and drama to audiences.

Activities will be held at the National Center for the Performing Arts, Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, Beijing Concert Hall, Peking University and Tsinghua University in Beijing.

Artists and troupes from Asia, the United States and France will participate in the festival, and hold a large number of indoor and outdoor performances.

The festival will also see artists holding educational programs such as workshops and master classes, and lectures in communities, enterprises and schools.