Annual Fringe Festival parade held in Shenzhen

A participant smiles at the camera with his painted face at a parade during the Shenzhen Fringe Festival, December 2, 2018. Themed "Be Fringe," the annual carnival includes 119 performances ranging from music, drama, dances and exhibitions from both home and abroad. The event concludes on December 4th. Based around the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Shenzhen Fringe Festival has been running for 9 years. [Photo: VCG]