A villager turned artist performs Pingju Opera with the Xicheng Art Theater in Xianxian county, North China's Hebei province on Oct 22, 2011, where 133 village theaters have been established. The county's Rural Artists Association has strived to present more local performances by organizing and training rural amateur artists since 2010. Performances including Peking Opera, Pingju Opera and Bangzi are provided for free during festivals and the slack season for farmers to brighten their days. [Photo/Xinhua]