The 8th Chinese Opera Culture Week will be held from September 27 to October 3 at the Beijing Garden Expo. During this period, all daytime performances at the park will be open to the public for free, allowing more people to experience the unique charm of traditional opera up close with no barriers to participation.
This year, the China Traditional Opera Culture Week will be held concurrently with the "Beijing Colorful Lantern Festival," with the two events deeply integrated. The lantern displays within the park feature elements of traditional opera, and the nighttime opera performances are further enhanced, offering citizens an unprecedented cultural and tourism experience.
National grand operas will be staged in succession, and traditional melodies will resonate throughout the Garden Expo
This year's Chinese Opera Culture Week is themed "Chinese Dream · Chinese Spirit · Opera Passion" and includes three major sections composed of twelve thematic activities. The event features captivating professional performances and academic discussions, as well as a wide range of interactive activities for the public. It also includes industry exchanges and cultural tourism consumption-related content, showcasing the high standards and extensive coverage of the Chinese Opera Culture Week as a national-level cultural event from multiple perspectives.
This year's Chinese Opera Culture Week has also invited representative local opera genres and rare theatrical forms from various provinces, regions, and municipalities to perform in Beijing, achieving nationwide coverage of participating genres. This not only expands the national reach but also specifically invites regions with counterpart support and cooperation, providing a platform for the dissemination and display of rare local and valuable ethnic operas. During the entire Chinese Opera Culture Week, 48 national troupes will present nearly 100 performances, gathering renowned artists and classic works, and enhancing the overall quality of professional opera performances.
The people's stage showcases its charm, with a variety of cultural and entertainment activities enhancing the enjoyment of opera
The "Peking Opera Carnival" section will use the Ginkgo Avenue as a link to connect a variety of colorful opera activities. Both sides of Ginkgo Avenue will be filled with a strong opera atmosphere, featuring opera troupe performances, ticket holder competitions, Peking Opera markets, and interactive experiences. The "Cultural Tourism Guide" event will invite local operas and cultural tourism products from across the country, allowing visitors to experience regional characteristics through opera. Interactive opera activities will be spread throughout the park, where visitors can participate in experiences such as opera makeup and costume fittings, offering everyone a chance to engage closely with opera and appreciate its unique artistic charm. After the main event, there will be additional activities like bringing opera into schools and communities, enabling more young people and community residents to learn about and fall in love with opera.
The industry linkage platform is extensive, and the interactive exhibition areas offer exciting experiences
The debut of the Chinese Opera (Art) Industry Expo is a highlight of this event. The expo brings together opera-related enterprises from various provinces, creating a comprehensive platform that integrates exhibition, trading, and research through a new "exhibition + transaction" model.
To enhance visitors' experience of this opera feast, the organizers have planned personalized tour routes such as "Immersive Viewing" and "Opera Wonderland." Whether you're a seasoned opera fan or a family interested in interactive experiences, these routes offer something for everyone to enjoy.
Translator: BAI Jing
Reviewer: WANG Yu
