A lutenist performs a pipa solo entitled "Moonlit River in Spring." The "Happy Chinese New Year, Charming Beijing" event was held at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills on February 1 to celebrate the approach of the Year of the Sheep in the Chinese lunar calendar. The "Charming Beijing" gala was the main event at the theater on Sunday evening. The gala featured high-level national heritage performances such as Beijing Opera, dance and acrobatics, all of which were arranged and performed by the Beijing Performance and Arts Group. [Photo by Lin Liyao/China.org.cn]