Villagers from Sanyang of Huangshan City perform human pyramid during the opening ceremony of the Huizhou Cultural Festival of Shexian County, part of the 9th China Huangshan International Tourism Festival & Hui Culture Festival, in front of Hui Garden of Huangshan City in east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 5, 2005. The performer in red represents Zhongkui, a mythical figure who could drive away evil spirits in Chinese folklore. Hui culture, or Huizhou culture, which is a branch of Chinese culture, is now regarded as one of the three most influential regional cultures along with Tibetan culture and Dunhuang culture.  [Xinhua Photo] 

Young boys strike drums for celebration during the opening ceremony of the Huizhou Cultural Festival of Shexian County, part of the 9th China Huangshan International Tourism Festival & Hui Culture Festival, in front of Hui Garden of Huangshan City in east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 5, 2005.  [Xinhua Photo] 

A fire eater performs during the opening ceremony of the Huizhou Cultural Festival of Shexian County, part of the 9th China Huangshan International Tourism Festival & Hui Culture Festival, in front of Hui Garden of Huangshan City in east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 5, 2005.  [Xinhua Photo] 

Villagers perform a folk dance during the opening ceremony of the Huizhou Cultural Festival of Shexian County, part of the 9th China Huangshan International Tourism Festival & Hui Culture Festival, in front of Hui Garden of Huangshan City in east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 5, 2005.  [Xinhua Photo]