本报杭州2月23日电今年是越剧诞生120周年，《越韵中国年——2026越剧春节晚会》近日播出。此次晚 会以"越剧和人"为主题，撷取越剧历史中的闪光片段，围绕"和、合、共、生"四大篇章展开，既追溯越 剧历史根脉，又紧扣新时代文化脉搏。 晚会收到了来自美国、匈牙利、奥地利、法国、加拿大等国家的海外华人华侨、越剧爱好者们的新年祝 福。欧洲华人越剧联盟主席讲述了在海外举办两次专场演出的广泛影响力；新西兰新中友好文化艺术交 流中心主席介绍新西兰越剧团组织承办了中国侨联"亲情中华"越剧专场演出，并将明星版《梁祝》大展 演带上更多舞台，让更多国际友人走近越剧、爱上越剧；加拿大孟伟越剧艺术传习所创始人提到越剧传 习所……越剧成为连接不同文化背景人们的心灵桥梁。 此外，为纪念越剧表演艺术家王文娟诞辰100周年发起的《寻找林妹妹》的网络征集活动，吸引了不同 国家网友踊跃参与。其中，来自阿尔及利亚的留学生也参与了活动，并被邀请到今年越剧春节晚会的现 场。 这些可爱面孔生动诠释了越剧最动人的魅力——越剧不仅是中国宝贵的文化财富，更是世界人民共同珍 视的民族文化瑰宝。 《 人民日报 》（ 2026年02月24日 14 版） ...

Core Perspective - The article highlights the efforts of Shen Rui, the founder of the Fanghua Yue Opera Troupe in Vancouver, to promote traditional Chinese Yue opera in Canada, emphasizing cultural exchange and education in the arts [1][2][3]. Group 1: Background and Establishment - Shen Rui, born into a family of opera performers, began her training in Yue opera in 1980 and has dedicated decades to the art form [1]. - Upon moving to Canada in 2000, she identified a lack of professional Yue opera teaching resources and began self-funding and teaching the art form voluntarily [1]. - The Fanghua Yue Opera Troupe was officially established in Toronto in 2018, followed by the Vancouver branch in 2023, becoming a significant force in promoting Yue opera in Canada [1]. Group 2: Teaching and Community Engagement - The troupe primarily consists of amateur performers, and Shen Rui adapts her teaching methods to accommodate their varying levels of experience, emphasizing patience and encouragement [1][2]. - Specialized lesson plans have been created for amateur enthusiasts, allowing them to quickly grasp the beauty of Yue opera [1]. - Shen Rui has organized cultural lectures at institutions like the University of Toronto and Yale University, where local students engage with traditional costumes and learn about the art form [2]. Group 3: Performances and Outreach - The Fanghua Yue Opera Troupe has participated in various events, including the "Dragon Culture Festival" supported by the Chinese Consulate in Toronto, showcasing classic performances [2]. - The troupe operates as a non-profit organization, with costs covered primarily through member donations, and has successfully performed at notable venues in Vancouver [2]. Group 4: Future Aspirations - Shen Rui expresses a desire to strengthen ties with domestic Yue opera institutions to facilitate cultural exchanges for younger generations [3]. - She emphasizes the importance of maintaining the authenticity of the art form, adhering to traditional techniques while teaching non-professionals [3]. - The commitment to preserving and promoting Yue opera in a foreign land is a central theme in Shen Rui's mission [3].