'A Dream of Red Mansions' —
AUGUST 19 - TAIPEI, TAIWAN: An actress rehearses a scene from the Chinese opera "A Dream of Red Mansions" at the National Theater on August 18. The piece, written by author Cao Xueqin in the second half of the 18th century, is known as one of the greatest achievements in Chinese literature. Its opera adaptation will be performed from 19 - 24 August in the city.