An opening ceremony is held for the first Taonan Apricot Blossom Festival in Taonan, Baicheng city, Northeast China's Jilin province, on April 22. A series of activities – including artistic performances, a sports meeting, a commodity fair, and a photography contest – will run until May 3. [Photo/Jilin Daily]

A folk art performance is staged during the opening ceremony, April 22. [Photo/Jilin Daily]

Apricot flowers are now in full bloom in Taonan, Jilin province. [Photo/Jilin Daily]

An artistic performance is staged during the opening ceremony, April 22. [Photo/Jilin Daily]