Child's play

Shanxi Grand Theater in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, recently hosted a unique event that brought the ancient art of Chinese opera to children's lives.

Titled "Passing on Loyalty and Righteousness: Various Ways to Explore Guan Gong", this children's opera open day featured a captivating blend of traditional performance and modern interaction, aimed at introducing young audiences to the rich world of traditional Chinese opera. Guan Yu, also known as Guan Gong, is a legendary figure from the late Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), and is one of the many popular characters in Chinese opera. His stories of loyalty and valor have been passed down through generations, making him a familiar name in Chinese households.