The 3rd Xinjiang Culture and Arts Festival opened in Urumqi on the 7th. This year's Culture and Arts Festival plans to showcase 37 plays with over 80 performances and hold 7 exhibitions to meet the spiritual and cultural needs of the public with high-quality works. This year's Culture and Arts Festival lasts for about 15 days and consists of 9 parts, including the 5th Xinjiang Oil Painting Exhibition, Excellent Tourism Performing Arts Exhibition, Cultural and Creative Market Entrance Scenic Area, Animation Exhibition, etc. The main venue is set up in Urumqi, and sub venues are set up in various prefectures and cities to hold related activities simultaneously. At the 5th Xinjiang Oil Painting Exhibition held on that day, 136 oil paintings showcased the diverse cultural charm and magnificent natural scenery of Xinjiang. Audience member Xu Yilin said that understanding the rapidly changing Xinjiang through cultural and artistic works is a unique experience. According to Zhao Yanyong, Director of the Art Department of the Culture and Tourism Department of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, this cultural and art festival highlights high-quality cultural resources that reach the grassroots level. 60% of the exhibitions and performances extend to counties, townships, and villages, achieving the goal of delivering exciting cultural activities to the doorstep of the people. The performance of plays is one of the important contents of the 3rd Xinjiang Culture and Arts Festival, covering various types such as drama, song and dance drama, live action drama, recitation drama, symphony, etc. A series of excellent stage plays and exhibitions will showcase the achievements of creative transformation and innovative development of excellent traditional Chinese culture. This year's Culture and Arts Festival highlights the deep integration and development of culture and tourism. For example, Kashgar Ancient City will set up an immersive cultural and creative market, allowing tourists to appreciate the ancient city's scenery while experiencing the charm of cultural creativity. Urumqi has launched street dance performances, anime exhibitions and other activities to add fashionable vitality to cultural and artistic activities. It is reported that the 3rd Xinjiang Culture and Arts Festival is jointly organized by the Propaganda Department of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Party Committee and the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with the theme of "Colorful Casting and Celebrating the 70th Anniversary Together". (New Society)