In a grand celebration of China’s rich cultural heritage, President Xi Jinping and other top leaders attended the 2025 New Year gala featuring traditional operas on Monday evening in Beijing. The event took place at the prestigious National Center for the Performing Arts, where leaders joined citizens from all walks of life to usher in the new year with music and art.
Before the performances began, President Xi and other dignitaries greeted and shook hands with representatives of artists from the opera community, showing their support and appreciation for the traditional arts. The gala showcased excerpts from classic operas that highlight heroism and a deep love for China, alongside contemporary pieces that celebrate the nation’s vibrant ethnic cultures.
Audiences were treated to performances from various opera genres, including the renowned Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera. Both of these art forms are recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, underscoring their significance in China’s cultural landscape. The selected pieces not only honored the past but also reflected the modern ethos of Chinese society.
The New Year gala served as a reminder of the enduring importance of traditional arts in China’s rapidly evolving society, bridging generations and inspiring pride in the nation’s cultural legacy.
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