Julie Cherrier (L front), french soprano, rehearses at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, capital of China, April 28, 2014. "Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of France-China Diplomatic Relations Concert", the opening performance of the 14th Meet in Beijing Arts Festival, kicked off on Monday. Philippe Entremont, french conductor, attends the concert together with symphony orchestras and choruses from China National Opera House. A total of 280 shows will be performed by 212 art groups from 33 countries and regions during the art festival. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)