About the Programme

To promote Chinese culture, the Chinese Culture Festival presents "Chinese Culture for All: A Special Performance Series" for students, offering them a chance to experience firsthand the magnificence of Chinese cultural artistry.

This year's Chinese Opera Festival curates The Series with Xi'an Performing Arts Group's Youth Experimental Troupe of Qinqiang Opera during their Hong Kong debut.  The troupe will perform selected excerpts from Qinqiang classics: Returning to Jingzhou and Zhou Ren on the Way Home, accompanied by easy-to-follow demonstrations and guided appreciation, allowing students to closely experience Qinqiang Opera.

An ancient art form also known as Luantan, Qinqiang is one of Xi'an's most representative opera genres.  Featuring powerful vocals and intense emotional expression, its profound influence on Chinese opera development makes it a must-see performance.

About the Art Group

Xi'an Performing Arts Group's Youth Experimental Troupe of Qinqiang Opera was established in 2022, led by National Class One director He Hongxing, with Plum Blossom Award winner Zhang Tao and renowned director Wang Guoquan as deputy directors.  The troupe features renowned Qinqiang Opera artists such as Ding Liangsheng, Tong Chao, Zhang Xiaoliang and Chao Hongbo, along with numerous masters committed to grooming young talent.  Since its inception, the troupe has staged a multitude of large-scale productions and has been highly acclaimed by audiences.

List of Performers

Main Cast: Wang Xincang, Zhang Tao, Sun Yadong and others.