Lyu opera performed by Jinan troupe in Bulgaria

The Jinan Lyu Theater participated in the 121st Rose Festival in Kazanlak, Bulgaria from May 31 to June 4, marking the first time in six years that Jinan's Lyu Opera has been performed in the "city of roses".

The annual rose festival in Kazanlak is a national cultural event in Bulgaria, inviting cultural and artistic groups from around the world to perform and exchange ideas. It is a highly influential festival in Central and Eastern Europe.

For this year's international folk arts performance, the troupe presented excerpts from classic Lyu Operas. They also performed choreographed water sleeve dances and played famous Chinese folk music pieces on traditional instruments like the sheng (a traditional reed instrument), yangqin (a hammered dulcimer), and erhu (a two-stringed bowed instrument).

At the opening ceremony, the actors' exquisite performances, which highlighted Jinan's local culture, and their stunning traditional Chinese opera costumes and makeup, became the focal point.

The performances, rich in traditional Chinese cultural elements and national musical styles, were warmly received by locals, tourists, and overseas Chinese in Kazanlak.

Local government officials presented the visiting troupe with commemorative certificates and expressed their gratitude, while the troupe members gave commemorative gifts in return. The joyful and lively interaction deepened friendships and allowed more people to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture.