Greek performers hold olive branches dramatizing the Olympic flame-lighting ceremony as an actress playing the role of the High Priestess stands in the center during the opening show of the "Meet in Beijing 2008 Arts Festival", in Beijing, June 23, 2008. The theme of the cultural event this year incorporates the Olympic Games.

Greek artists perform a folk dance during the opening show of the "Meet in Beijing 2008 Arts Festival", in Beijing, June 23, 2008. The theme of the cultural event this year incorporates the Olympic Games.

(Xinhua News Agency June 24, 2008)