A series of celebratory events to mark the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival kicked off in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province on Sept 17.

Themed on "Inheritance and Development", the events primarily include art and cultural performances and exhibitions of calligraphy and painting works.

Performers sing in chorus during the celebratory performance to mark the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival held in Xiamen, Fujian province on Sept 17. [Photo/Xinhua]

Chinese Singer Wang Lida performs on the stage. [Photo/Xinhua]