🎭 Have you ever heard of the legend of the White Snake? It’s a magical story from Chinese culture, and a young actress named Wan Yuehan is bringing it to life on stage! 🌟
Wan is a Gen Z performer from the Chongqing Sichuan Opera Troupe in the Chinese mainland. While many kids her age are into pop music and video games, Wan started learning the traditional art of Sichuan opera when she was just 10 years old. Isn’t that impressive?
Sichuan opera is a special type of performance that began in the Sichuan province around 1700. It’s famous for its colorful costumes, dramatic face-changing tricks, and lively music. Performers sing, dance, and act to tell exciting stories full of adventure and emotion.
One of the most famous stories is “The Legend of the White Snake.” It’s about a man named Xu Xian who falls in love with Bai Suzhen, a magical white snake spirit who can turn into a beautiful woman. Their love story is full of challenges, but it’s also full of courage and sacrifice.
Wan plays the role of Lady White, showcasing her amazing martial arts skills and passionate acting. In Sichuan opera, there are different roles like Huadan (a lively young woman) and Wudan (a female warrior). Wan’s performance as a Wudan is both powerful and inspiring!
Thanks to social media, more young people are discovering Sichuan opera. Wan shares short videos of her performances online, and they’ve become super popular! 🎬 Her talents are helping to introduce traditional Chinese arts to a new generation.
Isn’t it cool how ancient stories and performances can still be exciting today? Maybe next time you’re looking for something new to watch, you might check out a Sichuan opera performance. Who knows, you might just become a fan like Wan! 🌠
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
