The carnival kicked off with a star-studded performance on  the main stage in Danfeng Chaoyang Square. Renowned performers such as soprano singer Chen Sisi, musician Guo Feng, singer Jin Runji, pop singer Ulan Tuya, Mongolian Folk Metal Band SULD, pop band Erguna, throat-singing band Dongfangshen Chun, and Uyghur music group Tianshan Snow Lotus Group performed on stage, captivating a large number of music fans including college students from Tangshan. Traditional instruments like the Korean long drum, pipa, guzheng, zhongruan, and horse-head fiddle blended seamlessly with rock and electronic music, creating a unique experience for the audience.