Visitors look at photos during the photo exhibition "Charming Beijing" at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, capital of the United States on October 2, 2005.

The exhition showing both ancient and mondern city of Beijing to visitors was one part of the Festival of China which was kicked off here on the saturday's evening. The month-long Festival of China, the largest-ever joint culture event co-organized by the United States and China, would feature dozens of cultural events, including performances, exhibitions, outreaching programs and educational activities, including dance, theater, instrument music, visual arts, literature and film.

(Xinhua News Agency October 5, 2005)