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qinqiang is one of the oldest chinese operas, originated in the guanzhong region of shaanxi and gansu, and is also the originator of bangzi opera. in order to showcase the rich cultural heritage of qinqiang art and continuously expand its influence, the "qinqiang meixiang celebrates the birthday - qinqiang meihua award masters special evening" created by the shaanxi provincial department of culture and tourism was brilliantly performed at the beijing central opera theater on september 14 and 15.

the performance consists of three chapters, a prologue and an epilogue, with a total of 16 programs. the first chapter, "red classics", relived the passionate years with the audience through the interpretation of well-known revolutionary stories; in the second chapter, "ancient tunes and new plays", qinqiang "flame horse" and other works showed the timeless beauty of classic qinqiang repertoires; the third chapter, "the splendid chapter of the times", focused on showing a number of modern drama masterpieces created in recent years, showing the magnificent splendor of the times with opera art, and arousing the power of forging ahead in the new era and new journey.

the picture shows the performance at the central opera house on the evening of september 14. photo by xinhua news agency reporter yu junjie

it is reported that this performance is the first time that shaanxi's three major qinqiang opera troupes have gathered in beijing to perform in the new era. it is hoped that in the process of exchanges and performances, they can accommodate and collect the strengths of each troupe to create more artistic masterpieces, so that the ancient qinqiang art can continue to shine in the new era.

it is reported that for a long time, all sectors of shaanxi society have attached great importance to the protection and inheritance of qinqiang art, and have successfully held two consecutive chinese qinqiang excellent drama festivals, created a number of new qinqiang works that eulogize the new era, and promoted the qinqiang art to glow with new vitality. (reporter yu junjie)

(xinhua news agency)