老戏新唱，有形更有韵

Core Viewpoint - The "Zheli Youxi" 2026 New Spring Cultural Benefit Activity will launch in Zhejiang, featuring over 200 high-quality performances across 90 counties, aiming to protect and innovate traditional opera amidst challenges like talent shortages and audience demographic changes [1] Group 1: Cultural Preservation Initiatives - The Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism established a rescue working group for traditional opera melodies in 2022 to address the risk of losing these art forms [1] - The Cultural Gene Activation Project, set to begin in April 2024, aims to systematically explore and organize traditional opera lyrics and melodies, highlighting their historical, cultural, and aesthetic values [1] - The Zhejiang Digital Melody Database project has collected 2,916 traditional opera melodies, 128 theater troupes, and 519 performances, and has launched a digital platform and AI application for public access [1] Group 2: Innovation in Traditional Opera - The Zhejiang Digital Melody Database has facilitated the modernization of traditional works, such as the Yue opera "My Grand View Garden," which incorporates contemporary lighting and sound effects [2] - The Wuju opera "Three Strikes on the White Bone Spirit" has integrated elements like "face-changing," "costume changes," and drone effects, with over 140 performances attracting more than 5 million viewers both online and offline [2] - Environmental Yue opera "New Dragon Gate Inn" has broken traditional theater boundaries, appealing to younger audiences and becoming a cultural trend [2] Group 3: Community Engagement and Global Outreach - The "Cultural Enrichment" performances, including traditional opera, have exceeded 550,000 shows across the province, with state-owned art troupes bringing quality performances to rural areas [2] - Zhejiang traditional opera has reached over 60 countries and regions across five continents, conducting more than 340 performances and cultural exchange activities, benefiting over 5 million overseas viewers [2]