The National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing celebrated the 17th anniversary of its inauguration with an Open Day Festival on Dec 22 by hosting 15 performances and more than 50 cultural activities at its three sites — the NCPA, the Beijing Performing Arts Centre and the NCPA Taihu Stage Art Centre.
Themed "Art for the People, Three Locations in Same Splendor", the festival offered free admission to all visitors. People could book online for morning and afternoon sessions at the NCPA and NCPA Taihu Stage Art Centre, and a morning session at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre.