French students perform a stage of Beijing Opera at the 3rd Traditional Chinese Opera Festival in Paris, France, Nov. 18, 2007. The 3rd Traditional Chinese Opera Festival closed in Paris on Sunday.

Xie Tao (L1), winner of the best actress, and Dong Wei (R1), delegate of Meihua Award Atr Troupe, pose for a photo with judges in the 3rd Traditional Chinese Opera Festival in Paris, France, Nov. 18, 2007. The 3rd Traditional Chinese Opera Festival closed in Paris on Sunday.

Geng Tianyuan from China's Hong Kong, the winner of best actor, poses with his award certificate in the 3rd Traditional Chinese Opera Festival in Paris, France, Nov. 18, 2007. The 3rd Traditional Chinese Opera Festival closed in Paris on Sunday.

A Chinese actor performs Beijing Opera "The Lotus Lamp" at the 3rd Traditional Chinese Opera Festival in Paris, France, Nov. 18, 2007. The 3rd Traditional Chinese Opera Festival closed in Paris on Sunday.

(Xinhua News Agency November 20, 2007)