Mild, exquisite, sentimental and melodious, Kunqu Opera has distinctive features, which make it one of the most popular traditional Chinese operas.In 2008, it was inscribed on UNESCO's representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.Kunqu became widely popular during the Ming Dyn...

Chinese playQu Yuan, a production by Changjiang People's Art Theater, will be staged at the China National Opera House in Beijing on March 22 and 23.The play, directed by Guo Xiaonan, is based on the life story of Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet from the State of Chu during the Warring States Pe...

Actors perform in ballet "Spartacus" on April 9, 2023. Classic ballet "Spartacus" was staged from April 7-9 at Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing.Actors perform in ballet "Spartacus" on April 9, 2023. Classic ballet "Spartacus" was staged from April 7-...

Local residents performed Nuo Opera earlier this month in Linwu county of Chenzhou, Hunan province. The opera serves as a prayer for good luck and a happy life this year.Nuo Opera is an ancient folk drama whose performers wear masks and dance to drive away ghosts and disease. It has been recognized...

Shanghai Ballet recently invited members of the media to an open rehearsal of its upcoming new production The Phantom of the Opera.Created by British choreographer Derek Deane, the ballet based on the 1910s French novel by Gaston Leroux (1868-1927) will premiere at the Shanghai International Dance C...

The first Chu culture festival, showcasing the cultural heritage of the ancient state of Chu, opened on Saturday in the city of Jingzhou, Central China's Hubei province.The state of Chu was established during the pre-Qin period (before 221 BC). With a history spanning over 800 years, the state o...