1st Chu culture festival held in Jingzhou, Hubei

Actresses perform at the opening ceremony of the first Chu culture festival in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province, April 8, 2023. The first Chu culture festival, showcasing the cultural heritage of the ancient state of Chu, opened on Saturday in the city of Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province.

The state of Chu was established during the pre-Qin period (before 221 B.C.). With a history spanning over 800 years, the state of Chu had its capital in Jingzhou (known as Jiangling in ancient times) for more than 400 years. Jingzhou is therefore known as the cradle of the Chu culture. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

Actresses perform at the opening ceremony of the first Chu culture festival in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province, April 8, 2023. The first Chu culture festival, showcasing the cultural heritage of the ancient state of Chu, opened on Saturday in the city of Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province.

The state of Chu was established during the pre-Qin period (before 221 B.C.). With a history spanning over 800 years, the state of Chu had its capital in Jingzhou (known as Jiangling in ancient times) for more than 400 years. Jingzhou is therefore known as the cradle of the Chu culture. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)