#kunquopera

The Chinese Kunqu Opera Culture Exhibition was revealed at the Lan Su Chinese Yard in Portland, the united state recently as well as will last through July 30. The stars from the Suzhou Kunqu Theater executed 4 scenes of the Peony Structure against the attractive scenes of pavilions, streaming water, and also rockeries at the Lan Su Chinese Garden, bringing the American target market on site…

Suzhou held a promotion event at the Field Museum in Chicago recently, marking the first in-person event hosted by Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism abroad since the resumption of outbound trips. Suzhou silk ran through the whole event. A cheongsam show was staged, with Chinese dancers from Yin He Dance putting on the modern cheongsam designed by Tanjerine…

Suzhou wows audience in New York with dazzling array of events

A series of activities on the theme of Suzhou culture and Chinese Lunar New Year were held at China Institute in New York on the afternoon of Jan. 8 (EST), attracting over 500 people, more than double the planned number of participants. Jin Jie, member of Standing Committee of CPC Suzhou Municipal Committee and director of the Publicity Department of the CPC Suzhou Municipal Committee, donated a…

Romance of Eternal Youth is a two-track single release including elements of ambient music and Kun Qu Opera. 

During the Ming Dynasty, a form of Chinese opera known as Kun Qu came out of the southeastern city of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Today it is one of the oldest forms of opera in the country.

Musically, instrumental elements such as bamboo flutes, vocals, Chinese lute, wooden clappers, gongs, and cymbals exist to bring out emotions on the stage.

Echoing dreams of Kunqu. 

Kunqu Opera wins global award

Kunqu Opera, one of the oldest traditional Chinese art forms, with a history dating back about 600 years, has been recognized by the 2022 Global Art Promotion Award. Established by the Asian Art Fund Scotland and endorsed by the City of Edinburgh Council and Asian Arts Award, the Global Art Promotion Award is set to celebrate the best new efforts to highlight classic theater arts from different…

Suzhou Entertainment Guide | August 22 – 28

Elmer The Patchwork Elephant Show Time: 7:30 p.m., August 28 Venue: Suzhou Bay Grand Theater Tickets: RMB280/180/120/80 yuan Duration: Approximately 60 minutes, no intermission Starring an elephant who is “brave enough to be himself” and 21 colorful and lifelike muppets, the musical has gained in popularity among over 200 million children worldwide Castle in the Sky Joe Hisaishi & Hayao…

Immersive Kunqu Opera performance wows netizens

Recently, the four-part documentary, titled China on Stage, produced by a creative team consisting of members from China and the United Kingdom, premiered on Bilibili, a popular Chinese video platform, attracting over one million viewers in its first day. Through its four episodes—The Songs of China, The Sound of China, How China Moves, and The Theater of China—the documentary features a variety…

Kunqu Opera a social bridge linking Suzhou to Coimbra

The Opening Ceremony of Coimbra-Suzhou Cultural Dialogue was held in the Mingxuan Yard of Dongyuan Yard on June 1. The year 2022 notes the 40th wedding anniversary of Suzhou’s acknowledgment as a national historic as well as social city. By providing 2 cultural heritages distinct to Suzhou, classical yards and also Kunqu Opera, to Portuguese people, the occasion is an increase for…