Art & Culture Preservation - Peking Opera's timeless beauty can resonate with today's youth, bridging the past and present through art [1] - Traditional operas continue to appeal to the younger generation due to key artistic features [1] Youth Engagement - High school student Xue Jinze shares the beauty of Peking Opera with a new generation [1] - Xue Jinze founded Peking Opera and Kunqu clubs at his school, connecting classmates with artists from professional troupes [1] Personal Development - Xue Jinze progressed from a curious observer to an active performer in Peking Opera over six years [1] - Xue Jinze learned acting skills and took the stage in an excerpt from Wen Zhao Pass for a school charity event [1]

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]