Kunqu Opera revival

A program jointly initiated by writer Pai Hsien-yung and Peking University to revive Kunqu Opera was launched in Beijing on Tuesday.

Activities will include Kunqu Opera courses, lectures and performances for students in order to foster their interest, said Ye Lang, dean of the cultural industries institute of Peking University. Ye said a Kunqu Opera cultural week would be held from today until Dec 20. The Peony Pavilion and a fresh interpretation of The Story of the Jade Hairpin, produced by Pai, will be staged.

Workshops and lectures will be available at Peking University, Beijing Normal University and Euro-China International Business College to discuss topics such as how Kunqu Opera can be accepted internationally.