Hainan's 400-year-old Qiong Opera revived and poised for the global stage

Jood Sharaf, a Gen-Zer from Bulgaria was deeply impressed by the scene in front of her while entering the Qiong Opera Theater's rehearsal room for the first time. Despite there being no fancy costumes, makeup, stage adornments, lights, or music, she could still sense the charm of Qiong Opera in each precise movement, gaze, and sound.

Qiong Opera, a local art with a history of nearly 400 years performed in the Hainan dialect, records the development of Hainan's history and culture. Generations of Qiong Opera inheritors have been seeking to revitalize this old art, with their perseverance and innovative spirit. They have devoted themselves to the Qiong Opera, infusing it with newfound vitality and relentlessly working toward its revival, poised to shine on the global stage.

Let's follow Jood to embark on a magical journey into the world of Qiong Opera.