(ZHENG HUANSONG)

Students from China's Central Academy of Drama stage a performance in New Delhi on February 2 during the 17th Bharat Rang Mahotsav.

The annual international theater festival, hosted by the National School of Drama in India, is being held from February 1 to 18 with the theme of Breaking Borders.

Artists from 12 countries are participating, with 150 performances being showcased to theater lovers in Indian cities such as New Delhi, Agartala, Jabalpur, Aurangabad and Panaji.

This represents the sixth consecutive year in which China has taken part in the event.