Yangzhou culture displayed in Ningxia

Seven performances showcasing Yangzhou intangible cultural heritages were staged in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region from Aug 3 to 8.

As a part of the series of celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, Yangzhou art troupes were invited to present an art and cultural feast for Ningxia audiences.

In June 2017, during the 15th China Theater Festival held in the region's capital Yinchuan, Yangju opera made its debut in Ningxia and was well received. This success laid foundation for further cooperation between Yangzhou and Ningxia to promote cultural exchanges between eastern and western areas.

"I've long heard about Yangzhou city yet it's my first time to watch Yangju opera," said an audience named Ge Erqin after the debut of Romance of the Nobleman, a Yangju opera telling the story about Xie An, a nobleman in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420).

"What impressed me most is that as well as traditional Chinese instruments, I even heard the sound of western orchestral instruments in the performance," added Ge.

"Not only are the audiences amazed at our performance, but also our peers in Ningxia expressed their congratulations to us and said they admire the achievements that the institute has made in building up such a talented group of performers," said Tang Yuxiang from Yangzhou Yangju Opera Institute.

In addition to Yangju opera, performances featuring the Yangzhou Puppet were also put on to present the charm of traditional Yangzhou culture to audiences in Ningxia.

After the six-days of activities, many Ningxia audiences have shown a great interest in Yangzhou, with many saying they are looking forward to visit the city.

A performance featuring Yangju opera is staged in front of an audience in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo/yznews.com.cn]