Core Points - The 14th China Arts Festival concluded on November 4, with the Sichuan Provincial Sichuan Opera winning the Wenhua Award for the play "Dreaming Back to Dongpo" and Chengdu's original song "Yupan" winning the Wenhua Program Award [7][8] - Sichuan had the highest number of entries and awards in this year's Wenhua Awards, with six works nominated, including "Dreaming Back to Dongpo" and "Yupan" [7][9] - The 20th Qunxing Award also saw Sichuan excel, with four works winning awards, marking a historical high for the province [7][8] Wenhua Award Summary - "Dreaming Back to Dongpo" is a new Sichuan opera that premiered in 2023, showcasing the life and wisdom of Su Dongpo through a blend of traditional Sichuan opera elements and modern storytelling [9] - The play features several "post-00s" actors, highlighting a fusion of traditional art with youthful energy [9] Qunxing Award Summary - The winning works from Sichuan include: - "Family Tree," a performance song from Guangyuan that innovatively combines pop music with local folk songs [12] - "Happy Song of Wine," a dance piece from Chengdu that depicts the traditional winemaking process [13] - "Mom is That Mountain," a dance from Liangshan focusing on the lives of Yi women [14] - Chengdu Children's Choir, recognized as the best mass choir team for their performances [15]

Core Points - The 14th China Arts Festival opened on October 16 in Chengdu, Sichuan [1] - The festival is co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the People's Government of Chongqing, and the People's Government of Sichuan, with the theme "Art Moves Bashan and Shushui, Co-creating a New Era" [2] - The festival will feature over 100 outstanding stage art performances and 1,000 pieces of fine arts, calligraphy, and photography [2] Event Details - The opening performance is the original Sichuan dance poetry drama "Shudao," showcasing the historical culture and spirit of the Shu Road through dance [4] - The festival will run until November 5 in Chongqing, with activities continuing until the end of 2025 [6] Awards and Competitions - During the festival, the 18th Wenhua Award and the 20th Qunxing Award will be evaluated [7] - The Wenhua Award, established in 1991, has undergone significant reforms this year, increasing the number of awards from 30 to 55 and introducing the Wenhua Commentary Award [8] - The Qunxing Award, aimed at the general public and cultural workers, has 5,039 entries, with 174 works advancing to the final evaluation [10]