An American actor performs during a humor show in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 20, 2007. Humor actors from the US, Russia, Spain, and Japan showed their wonderful skills in Jinan on Saturday. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Oct. 21 -- The 2007 Jinan International Humor Art Week opened on Friday evening in the capital of Shandong Province, featuring performances by artists from the U.S., Brazil, Argentina, Spain and Russia.

    The performers managed to overcome language and culture barriers, winning loud applause from the audience, according to the China News Service's Shandong branch.

    The event also featured skits and two-man routines by Chinese performers, including Gong Hanlin and Jin Zhu, as well as a national magic competition. A show was also held in the public square, where performers and spectators interacted face-to-face.

    Started last year, the Jinan International Humor Art Week aims to increase appreciation of Chinese and foreign comedy as well as to encourage the exchange of international comedy and art.

    (Source: CRIENGLISH.com)

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