Dancers wearing equestrian uniform perform equestrian steps at Wangfujing in Beijing on Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. (Photo: CRIENGLISH.com)

BEIJING, Nov. 7 -- Equestrian steps performed by Hong Kong dancers attracted passers-by at Wangfujing in Beijing on Monday.

The Beijing News reports that the equestrian steps performance is part of the three-day sidewalk performances held by Hong Kong Tourism Board to celebrate the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China and to welcome the 2008 Olympics.

During the three-day event, Hong Kong Tourism Board will introduce equestrian knowledge and promote tourism featuring Olympic theme, given the equestrian events of the 2008 Olympics which will be held in Hong Kong.

According to Hong Kong Tourism Board, the number of tourists to Hong Kong from the mainland has reached 13.6 million in the past three quarters this year, compared to only 2.36 million for the whole year in 1997.

(Source: CRIENGLISH. com)