Street artists green lit to perform in Guangzhou

A total of 23 street artists received permission to perform in Guangzhou after they passed a special evaluation held at Zhengjia Theater on Aug 21, local media reported.

The performers, consisting of professional and folk artists, demonstrated a wide range of skills during the test such as operatic singing, instrument playing, physical theater and extreme sports.

Each performer was given four minutes to impress the judges, their performances rated according to four criteria, including interactivity and how representative the performance is of societal values. Once they had passed the test, each was given a certificate which allows them to perform outdoors in public places of Guangzhou including at the city's famous scenic spot Huacheng Square.

Performers dance at the competition held at Zhengjia Theater to become a street performer in Guangzhou. [Photo/Southcn.com]

After fierce competition, those who stood out included Zhou Xiaoqing, a guitar teacher from Xinghai Conservatory of Music, Li Zhaoxing, a Cantonese Opera performer, eight-year-old drummer Zhang Wenyu and a Guangdong-based band named Heiye Daliang.

"We wish to contribute our part to making Guangzhou more colorful," said A Ning, a member of Heiye Daliang. He said when he was travelling in Sydney, Australia, he noticed the city's many talented street performers. "Street performances reflect the sense of worth of our city's young people," he added.