Foreign and local artists dance to celebrate Nevruz in Istanbul, Turkey

Artists perform at Nevruz celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 17, 2013. The Nevruz performance, organized by the Joint Administration of Turkic Arts and Culture (TURKSOY), brings together more than 250 artists from different countries or regions to celebrate Nevruz in 15 cities of Turkey.

Artists perform on stage at Nevruz celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 17, 2013. <Xinhua/Ma Yan>