Intl students experience Qinqiang Opera

The Yisu Grand Theater intangible cultural heritage experience camp for International students opened in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on May 25.

The Yisu Grand Theater intangible cultural heritage experience camp for international students opens in Xi'an on May 25. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Yisu Art Troupe, the oldest opera group still performing in China, has been performing Qinqiang Opera since it was first established in 1912.

The event was an important foreign cultural exchange activity to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the establishment of the Yisu Art Troupe.

International students experience Qinqiang Opera at the Yisu Grand Theater in Xi'an. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

It attracted 20 international students from 13 countries and regions.

During the event, the international students visited the China Qinqiang Art Museum, enjoyed Qinqiang instrumental music performances, experienced Qinqiang face paintings, and tried on opera costumes.

An international student learns Qinqiang Opera gestures. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]