The 12th China Art Festival

China's top arts festival, held every three years, is coming to Shanghai for the first time. It will bring 51 shows from art troupes across the nation to 19 city venues that include the Shanghai Museum of Art and the Shanghai Exhibition Center. The festival will run from May 20 to June 2.
China's top arts festival, held every three years, is coming to Shanghai for the first time. It will bring 51 shows from art troupes across the nation to 19 city venues that include the Shanghai Museum of Art and the Shanghai Exhibition Center. The festival will run from May 20 to June 2.
Curtain falls on China Art Festival - Shanghai Metro News
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Curtain falls on China Art Festival

Ten shows were honored with the Wenhua Award from the 38 nominees that were selected from all shows around the nation over the past three years.
Celebrating the best of amateur performances - Shanghai Metro News
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Celebrating the best of amateur performances

Part of the 12th China Art Festival, the annual Qunxing awards for 20 stage productions were presented at the Shanghai Grand Theater on Friday.
Performance doesn't have to be high art to bring people happiness - Art & Culture in China
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Performance doesn't have to be high art to bring people happiness

The national Qunxing Award recognizes amateur talent in the performing arts, and Shanghai boasts seven finalists vying for the coveted honor this year.
Code of happiness and the Bird of the Sun - Art & Culture in China
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Code of happiness and the Bird of the Sun

Combining acrobatics, magic, dance and drama, the "Hundred-birds Dress" opens a world of wonders during the 12th China Art Festival.
Kunqu Opera debuts new show at art festival - Art & Culture in China
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Kunqu Opera debuts new show at art festival

Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe will stage its new original play "The Legend of Washing Gauze" for two nights during the ongoing 12th China Art Festival.
Singing the praises of Zhongshan Park - Shanghai Metro News
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Singing the praises of Zhongshan Park

Ballets, concerts and acrobatic shows by groups from all over the country can be seen in Zhongshan Park this week, as part of the 12th China Art Festival.
String along to 'A String Night of Seasons' and a global vision - Art & Culture in China
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String along to 'A String Night of Seasons' and a global vision

For those fascinated with the change of time and seasons demonstrated by musical symbols, "A String Night of Seasons" is a classical music concert not to be missed.
Popular TV show adapted for operatic stage - Art & Culture in China
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Popular TV show adapted for operatic stage

A top-rated TV series "A Civic Yuppie in the Countryside," which features a civil servant's sudden transfer from a city to a poor village, has been adapted into a Chinese opera.
Huju Opera honors 'Daughter of Dunhuang' - Art & Culture in China
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Huju Opera honors 'Daughter of Dunhuang'

Huju Opera "Daughter of Dunhuang" features stories of Shanghai native Fan Jinshi, the third director of the Dunhuang Research Institute.
Long March tales at China Art Festival - Shanghai Metro News
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Long March tales at China Art Festival

Peking Opera company brings "Stories of the Red Army" to the Shanghai stage after more than 40 performances nationwide.
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