"Dancing into Spring" by the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater

With a combination of basic dance training, music, poetry, calligraphy, seasons, and visual elements, the dancers of "Dancing into Spring" present a fusion of poetry, music, and dance, showcasing the beauty of Eastern culture. This performance invites the audience to experience the changing landscapes of dusk and dawn and immerse themselves in the world of Chinese painting and poetry. In 2023, "Dancing into Spring" will integrate multi-dimensional expressions based on the theme of "spring". Through contemporary techniques, the performance will feature seven chapters, including "Prologue," "Embracing Spring," "Stepping into Spring," "Crossing Spring Mountains," "Winding Spring Rivers," "Dancing into Spring," and "Epilogue," to create a dance art masterpiece as a gift to the spring season.

Date: May 19-21

Venue: National Centre for the Performing Arts Opera House

Ticket prices: 100-680 yuan

Aranya Waves Film Festival

In 2023, Aranya Waves Film Festival will focus on commercial and market-oriented films, aiming to create a professional and active platform for dialogue and communication within the industry, and to provide a bridge for young creators to connect with the industry. The event includes six major sections: "Wave Art Committee", "Wave Screening", "Wave Industry", "Wave Salon", "Wave Lifestyle" and "Wave Honors," providing a multi-dimensional and immersive journey of film art.

Over ten days, 39 films will be screened in five venues, including four outdoor venues. Thanks to the support of CINITY, the outdoor screenings will also include the CINITY versions of the opening film "The Fabelmans" and "Castle in the Sky", offering audiences a new viewing experience. Aranya Waves Film Festival sets sail from May 19 to 28, 2023.

Date: May 19-28

Venue: Anaya Gold Coast Community, Qinhuangdao

Translator: ZHAO Huinan

Reviewer: CHEN Nuoqi