Latin American festival being held in Daxing

A Latin American culture festival is in in Beijing's southern district Daxing.

The festival, which began in late May and will run through June, features elements from nearly 10 Latin American countries.

It is hosted by Daxing's Weishanzhuang township government and serves as a tourism getaway for the summer.

The festival is being held to let residents experience the charm of Latin American at close quarters, according to the local government.

An art exhibition and performances, as well as gourmet food from Latin American countries, are among the highlights of the event.

An Argentine art troupe performance and beer festival are staged every night, while a tango competition, a costume exhibition are also part of the festival.

The event aims to promote China-Latin America cultural exchanges and boost tourism in Weishanzhuang. (by Yang Feiyue)