The Ninth China Qin Opera Art Festival kicked off on June 13 in Xi'an city – capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province – and runs to June 24.
Qin Opera is performed in the Shaanxi dialect and known for its intense rhythm and high-pitched singing. It was added to China’s list of intangible heritage items in 2006.
For most people in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, Qin Opera is a daily "must", with audiences eager to witness performances at the Yisu Grand Theater, located east of the Bell Tower in Xi'an, capital of the province.
The Ninth China Qin Opera Art Festival kicked off at the Xi'an Yisu Grand Theater in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on June 13 and will last until June 24.
Qin Opera, which dates to the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), is widely believed to be the oldest type of Chinese opera. It developed mainly during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was most popular in Northwest China's Shaanxi and Gansu provinces.
The Ninth China Qin Opera Art Festival is scheduled to take place from June 13 to 24 in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, and its surrounding cities, according to a news conference on June 2.
The Yisu Grand Theater intangible cultural heritage experience camp for International students opened in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on May 25.
An experience tour for international students was held at the Yisu Grand Theater – located in Xi'an, capital city of Northwest China's Shaanxi province – on April 28.