A gala performance in celebration of Spring Festival takes place in Gangzha district, Nantong, Jiangsu province on Feb 5. Four communities and Tangzha ancient town in the district held a gala performance attracting about 1,000 nearby residents that took in performances spanning singing, dancing, opera, and magic. [Photo/ntgz.gov.cn]

Performers dressed in qipao, the traditional Chinese dress for women, are pictured at the gala in Gangzha district on Feb 5. The annual gala has been held for the past 20 years with audiences reaching 20,000. [Photo/ntgz.gov.cn]