French music festival Fête de la Musique celebrated in Beijing

An artist performs during the week-long French music festival Fête de la Musique at Sofitel Wanda Beijing, on June 24, 2016. Fête de la Musique, "World Music Day" in French, was launched in 1982 by the French Minister of Culture and is now celebrated in many countries, with concerts organized each year. The celebration kicks off on the day of the summer solstice around the globe, and both amateur and professional musicians are encouraged to perform for the public. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]