Peking Opera artists perform the Whole Red River at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 7, 2010. The show, which tells the story of the murdering of a Chinese general named Yue Fei fighting against invaders in the 12th century, opened the month-long demonstration of excellent Peking Opera plays here Tuesday. A total of 45 Peking Opera plays by troupes from 26 provinces and regions are to be staged during the show season. [Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai]