A participant has made up applied backstage ahead of a child Peking Opera competition in North China's Tianjin municipality July 31, 2007. About 50 children from all parts of China will take part in the competition, which lasts for three days from July 31, according to local media.

A 7-year-old participant performs onstage during a child Peking Opera competition in North China's Tianjin municipality July 31, 2007. About 50 children from all parts of China will take part in the competition, which lasts for three days from July 31, according to local media.

A participant is dressed backstage ahead of a child Peking Opera competition in North China's Tianjin municipality July 31, 2007. About 50 children from all parts of China will take part in the competition, which lasts for three days from July 31, according to local media.

A 8-year-old participant performs onstage during a child Peking Opera competition in North China's Tianjin municipality July 31, 2007. About 50 children from all parts of China will take part in the competition, which lasts for three days from July 31, according to local media.

A 6-year-old participant performs onstage during a child Peking Opera competition in North China's Tianjin municipality July 31, 2007. About 50 children from all parts of China will take part in the competition, which lasts for three days from July 31, according to local media.

(Chinadaily.com.cn August 2, 2007)