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'Hua Mulan' musical reinterprets hero for young audiences

April 22, 2026 2026-04-22

Also known as Jiangxi Opera, Ganju dates back more than 500 years and is known for its soaring vocals, martial movements and ornate costumes. In 2011, it was inscribed on China's national intangible cultural heritage list.
April 1, 2026 2026-04-01
The concert, titled "TUTTI -- China-Hungary Cultural Exchange Concert," was held on Wednesday evening at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, featuring a joint symphony orchestra of young musicians from the two countries.
March 27, 2026 2026-03-27
​The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra performed in Auckland on Thursday evening after a hiatus of over half a century, resonating with audiences in the largest city in New Zealand.
March 19, 2026 2026-03-19
The Chinese community in Ghana and their Ghanaian friends on Sunday celebrated the upcoming Lantern Festival, which falls on Tuesday, with a beautiful gala night at the forecourt of Ghana's Parliament House in Accra, the country's capital.
March 3, 2026 2026-03-03
The Year of the Horse's Spring Festival Gala, the world's most-watched television event, has delivered a powerful statement: China's technological spotlight has decisively shifted to robotics.
February 17, 2026 2026-02-17
China Media Group unveiled its much-anticipated 2026 Spring Festival Gala on Feb 16 with a spectacular display of dance, music and culture, drawing a vast global audience and underscoring the event's growing international reach.
February 17, 2026 2026-02-17
An immersive music and opera gala at the Chinese Cultural Center in Belgrade drew hundreds of attendees on Friday evening, marking the launch of the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations in Serbia.
February 3, 2026 2026-02-03
​Beijing saw a vibrant performance arts market in 2025, with annual revenues surpassing 5 billion yuan (about 713.5 million U.S. dollars) for the first time -- a year-on-year uptick of 27 percent, according to the municipal culture and tourism bureau.
January 17, 2026 2026-01-17
From Jan. 10 to 11, the classic Italian opera Turandot was staged for two performances at the Chongqing Grand Theatre. Since the start of the new year, the Italy-born opera, set against a Chinese backdrop, has toured several Chinese cities, continuing a long-standing tradition of cultural exchange between China and Italy.
January 15, 2026 2026-01-15
Wing Chun, an original Chinese dance drama from the southern city of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, opened its North American run in Toronto, Canada, on Tuesday night, bringing a stylized blend of martial arts, contemporary dance and cinematic storytelling to Canadian audiences.
December 23, 2025 2025-12-23
​The original Chinese dance drama "Wing Chun" made its debut in Toronto on Tuesday evening, launching a commercial run that marks another highlight in cultural exchanges between China and Canada.
December 18, 2025 2025-12-18
China's leading video streaming platform Bilibili announced Tuesday it is upgrading its 2025 New Year's Eve Gala, expanding the event into a combined online and offline celebration aimed at young audiences.
December 17, 2025 2025-12-17
Dancers perform the Chinese dance drama Oriental Legend in Toronto, Canada, on Dec. 12, 2025. The drama, showcasing the elegance of traditional Chinese culture and the allure of multicultural integration, will have multiple performances in Toronto and Ottawa in December.
December 15, 2025 2025-12-15
The Liaocheng Acrobatic Troupe from east China's Shandong Province staged its debut performance here on Saturday, wowing crowds with stunning acrobatic skills.
December 15, 2025 2025-12-15
The puppet festival, which is part of the 2025 Maritime Silk Road International Cultural Tourism Festival, kicked off here Friday. Puppeteers home and abroad presented various puppet shows here, delivering a visual feast for the audience.
December 15, 2025 2025-12-15
The Yutai Teahouse, a beloved cultural landmark onstage, once again opened its doors to eager audiences.
December 3, 2025 2025-12-03
​The epic dance drama "Tiangong Kaiwu" premiered to an enthusiastic reception on Friday evening at Athens' Christmas Theater, the Greek capital's largest indoor venue.
November 29, 2025 2025-11-29
The stage play "Searching for Doolittle" made its debut on Saturday in Quzhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province.
November 19, 2025 2025-11-19
Beijing is witnessing a surge in high-profile theater premieres, as a series of major performing arts events bring internationally acclaimed productions to Chinese or even Asian audiences for the first time.
November 18, 2025 2025-11-18
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