Chengdu Universiade | Chinese Opera Sings in Chengdu Universiade Village's "Colorful Art Garden" Opera Theme Evening Performance Culture | Civilization. August 5th | Dayun Village: Colorful
Chengdu, August 5th (Xinhua) - "Chinese opera has a long history and rich cultural connotations, showcasing the diverse and profound artistic civilization of the Chinese nation. Tonight, we will enter the world of Chinese opera with this sound of drums and gongs!" With the introduction of the host on site, the theme evening of "Duocai Art Garden" opera was held at the Art Center of Chengdu Dayun Village on the evening of the 5th.
On August 5th, actors from Chengdu Sichuan Opera Research Institute performed "Dragon Soaring Tiger Leaping". Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Shen Bohan
From July 30th to August 7th, the "Be Together" series of themed evening parties will be held at the Art Center of the Universiade Village with a frequency of one event per night. The evening party invites members of various delegations from the Universiade to participate, aiming to promote cultural exchange between China and foreign countries.
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The scenic scene of the Three Ponds imprinting the moon appeared on the background screen, and the Peking Opera "The Legend of the White Snake: A Tour of the Lake" opened the prelude to the performance that night. The line "Ten years of cultivation leads to crossing the same boat, and a hundred years of cultivation leads to sleeping together" drew the audience into the plot of Chinese folk legends. "Puppet Collection" showcases the performers' exquisite control over the puppets in their hands, while "Chinese Medicine" cleverly blends the names of various traditional Chinese medicines into the lyrics. The final excerpt from the Sichuan opera "Legend of the White Snake - Jinshan Temple" showcases the pinnacle of Sichuan opera performance techniques. Bai Suzhen's techniques such as "twisting the dragon's pole" vividly simulate the form of snakes, and the face changing skill of the Purple Golden Rao Bowl drew cheers from the entire audience.
On August 5th, actors from Chengdu Peking Opera Research Institute performed "The Legend of the White Snake: A Tour of the Lake". Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Shen Bohan
"I have never seen such a performance before, give me a million years, and I can't imagine such a performance. I really want to know how the face changing performance was achieved?" South African fencer Harry Oliver in the audience was full of shock and curiosity on his face. "I also want to know the stories behind these performances. I can't fully understand them tonight. When I go back, I must investigate all the plot of these stories."
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On August 5th, actors from the puppet and shadow puppetry troupe of Chengdu Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center performed "Puppetry Gathering". Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Shen Bohan
"The puppetry in Sichuan is one of our intangible cultural heritage, and it also represents the culture and hobbies of the local people in Sichuan. We have rehearsed for over a month, hoping to present this culture to everyone." Lei Tao, Deputy Director of the Chengdu Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center, said, "At the same time, there are different styles of puppetry abroad. I think through such performances and exhibitions, China and foreign countries can observe and exchange knowledge with each other."