Captivated by the world of traditional opera, high school student Xue Jinze believes that when the glamour fades, only art and passion remain. From admirer to performer, he has found his own way to share the timeless beauty of Peking Opera with a new generation. In this talk, he reveals how devotion can bridge the past and the present through art. Xue Jinze, a student in the IB program at High School Affiliated to Nanjing Normal University, has been fascinated by traditional Chinese performing arts since pr ...

Cultural Presentation - Alisa Wang uses traditional Chinese opera to introduce the art form to the audience [1] - The presentation includes excerpts from classic operas such as "The Peony Pavilion," "The Lock Pouch," and "Mu Guiying Takes Command" [1] - The presentation involves audience participation, such as learning Yunshou Lan Hua, to experience the beauty of traditional Chinese opera [1] Speaker Background - Alisa Wang is a 10th-grade student at Hiba Academy Shanghai and a member of the Hiba Mountaineers' Heritage Space and Chinese Opera Troupe [1] - Alisa Wang has studied piano, erhu, and tea art from a young age [1] - In 2022, Alisa Wang won third prize for erhu at the Shanghai International Music Festival [1] - In 2023, Alisa Wang performed 'The Thirteen Grand Masters of Peking Opera' at the China Shanghai International Arts Festival [1] Themes and Questions - The presentation explores the balance between tradition and modernity [1] - The presentation raises questions about whether tradition and modernity must be at odds and what it's like to stand at the intersection of heritage and innovation [1]