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The sixth Chinese Yue Opera Arts Festival opened at the Shaoxing Olympic Sports Center on May 15, accompanied by a themed gala commemorating the 120th anniversary of Yueju Opera's inception.

The opening ceremony of the sixth Chinese Yue Opera Arts Festival. [Photo/Tide News]

The gala condensed 120 years of Yueju Opera history, highlighting its evolution from a rural folk art to a globally recognized genre and showcasing the innovative development of China's traditional culture.

The event brought together top talents in the Yueju Opera industry, with over 40 first-tier performers, more than 50 second-tier artists, and professionals from across multiple generations, demonstrating the art’s enduring vitality and rich legacy.

Yueju Opera actors perform the classic Yueju Opera He Wenxiu Visits His wife in the Mberry Garden. [Photo/Tide News]

Yueju Opera performers present a piece. [Photo/Tide News]

Tickets for the gala quickly sold out online, as this year’s art festival introduced a project to reimagine classic Yueju Opera performances, encouraging fans to create short videos and cultural products to broaden Yueju Opera's audience and transcend traditional boundaries.

The festival runs from May 16 to June 12, featuring over 10 full-length plays and selected opera excerpts.