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The 10th Wuzhen Theater Festival kicked off on Oct 19 in the canal town of Wuzhen in Zhejiang province with a series of events that include stage performances, competitions, forums, workshops and markets. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Themed "Arise", this year's festival features 28 productions, 87 performances, 18 groups of contestants in the emerging theater artists' competitions, and some 2,000 outdoor carnival performances.

Until Oct 29, visitors can also attend 12 panel discussions, 12 theater workshops, 27 reading sessions and six exhibitions.