China's Opera Gala Returns to Kunshan With 46 Genres on Display
Kunshan – September 25, 2026 -- The 2026 Chinese Opera Gala opened September 23 in Zhouzhuang, launching a program of performances, exhibitions and cultural experiences running through November. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, the gala presents 57 excerpts and 10 full-length productions spanning 46 opera genres.
Sixteen organizations received recognition for opera media work
At the opening ceremony, 16 organizations received commemorative certificates for outstanding opera-related media projects from across China. Organizers also introduced The China Kunqu Opera Blue Book 2026 and unveiled Meeting Liang Chenyu — The Origins of Kunqu Opera, an AI-generated micro-drama produced in Kunshan.