Artists of the National Ballet of China (NBC) perform the Chinese version of "The Nutcracker" at the Tianqiao Theatre in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 8, 2013. The Chinese version of "The Nutcracker" is prepared by the NBC for the upcoming Spring Festival which falls on Feb. 10 this year. The artists adapted the drama with Chinese cultural characteristics while preserving the original music and body languages. [Xinhua]