1st China Puer Int'l Country Music Festival kicks off (8)

An african drum band performs at the opening ceremony of the first China Puer International Country Music Festival in Puer, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 20, 2012. The festival kicked off on Tuesday with the participation of more than 20 bands and singers. The new silk road Miss World contest will also be held along with the festival. (Xinhua/Li Mingfang)