This New Year’s celebration in Beijing took on a cultural flair as Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping and other top officials, attended a grand gala featuring traditional opera performances.
The event, held at the National Center for the Performing Arts, brought together leaders and citizens from various walks of life to honor China’s rich operatic heritage.
Before the performances began, President Xi and his fellow leaders greeted and shook hands with artists from the opera community, highlighting the importance of preserving and promoting traditional arts.
The gala showcased excerpts from classic operas that celebrate heroism and love for China, alongside pieces that reflect contemporary values and vibrant ethnic cultures. Performances included renowned genres like Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera, both recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritages.
This event underscores the Chinese leadership’s commitment to cultural preservation and their support for the arts as a vital part of national identity.
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