Fujian cultural extravaganza gets set to delight fans

The Minxi Han Opera Wang Jinghong will make its debut at the 9th Fujian Arts Festival. [Photo/WeChat account of Longyan Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism]

The 9th Fujian Arts Festival scheduled to run from Oct 21 to Nov 15, with Fuzhou, capital of East China's Fujian, as the main venue, will feature 52 exceptional performances to cater to diverse and personalized audience preferences.

As Fujian's most prestigious and extensive cultural event, the festival is widely said to play a pivotal role in fostering the prosperity and development of the cultural and artistic endeavors, being held once every three years.

Embracing what is described as a people-centric creative approach, the latest event will spotlight outstanding literary and artistic works that reflect Fujian's contemporary essence.

By amplifying Fujian's cultural influence, the festival aims to foster cross-Strait cultural integration and bolster the cultural tourism economy.

Events will unfold across various locations in Fujian, with Fuzhou serving as the main venue. Activities include the opening and closing ceremonies, professional artistic displays, public cultural events, cultural and art exhibitions, cross-Strait cultural exchanges and vibrant cultural and creative market activities.

Furthermore, each sub-venue will host various cultural tourism-themed activities and events to benefit the public.

This year, the festival is set to continue its commitment to be "an artistic gathering, a people's festival", emphasizing innovation, benefiting the people, integration and collaboration.

By fostering partnerships with government, society and stakeholders, the event aims to deliver a culturally enriching and inclusive experience, which will cater to the varied preferences of attendees, transforming the celebration into a true festival for residents and visitors alike.