Nigerian artists perform at the opening ceremony of 2012 Abuja Carnival in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, Nov. 24, 2012. Art groups from more than ten countries and regions participated in the three-day carnival, with the theme of "Carnival of Peace and Harmony".(Xinhua/Niu Xiaoxi)

Nigerian artists perform at the opening ceremony of 2012 Abuja Carnival in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, Nov. 24, 2012. Art groups from more than ten countries and regions participated in the three-day carnival, with the theme of "Carnival of Peace and Harmony".(Xinhua/Chen Shupin)

Artists from China perform at the opening ceremony of 2012 Abuja Carnival in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, Nov. 24, 2012. Art groups from more than ten countries and regions participated in the three-day carnival, with the theme of "Carnival of Peace and Harmony".(Xinhua/Chen Shupin)