Opera-themed hand-crafted dough figurines are on display in a provincial expo of intangbile cultural heritage in Jincheng, Shanxi province. The expo runs from Aug 16 to Aug 22 and includes a traditional fine arts fair, an opera show set by young performers, a quyi (folk art forms including ballad singing, storytelling, cross-talk) competition and a fair featuring Shanxi delicacies. [Photo/sxgov.cn]

Handmade tiger dolls are exhibited at the expo. The fine arts fair, a part of the expo, mainly displayed pieces of artwork such as paper-cutting, clothing, embroidery, and dough modeling, showcasing local cultural traditions unique to Shanxi province. [Photo/sxgov.cn]