第十四届中国儿童戏剧节在京开幕

Core Points - The 14th China Children's Theatre Festival opened in Beijing with the theme "Igniting Children's Hearts, Shaping the Future" [1] - The festival features 42 performances from 21 children's theatre groups across 4 countries, running from July 4 to August 17, with a total of 185 shows [2] - The festival commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War with online broadcasts of classic red-themed plays [1][2] Industry Insights - The festival has become the longest-running and most widely-reaching children's theatre event, with 563 performances from 339 artistic institutions across 35 countries and regions since its inception in 2011, benefiting over 47 million audience members [1] - The festival's brand influence has expanded significantly over the past 14 years, promoting the development of local children's theatre and integrating cultural tourism with innovative practices [2] - The festival also launched the "Excellent Plays 2025 Summer Tour" with 122 performances of 16 works across 9 provinces, emphasizing low ticket prices and public welfare principles to deliver quality cultural resources to grassroots [3]