Xinhua photos of the day

Dancers of Liaoning Ballet of China perform the ballet "Mulan" in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 19, 2019. Mulan's story was originally presented in a folksong, known as the "Ballad of Mulan," from the Northern Dynasties (386-581). The valiant girl who disguised herself as a man joined the army on behalf of her ailing father, and battled enemies to defend her country, fighting with high distinction. This time, Hua Mulan stood on tiptoes to tell her story to Canadian in a new form on Thursday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)