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Chinese drama is a cultural treasure of the Chinese nation, a typical representative of China's excellent traditional culture, and a vivid interpretation of the long-standing Chinese civilization. Since 2001, with Kunqu Opera being included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the inheritance and promotion of Chinese drama have garnered significant attention. Between 2009 and 2010, Cantonese Opera, Tibetan Opera, and Peking Opera were successively inscribed on the list, earning broader international recognition for Chinese dramatic arts.
As the first Chinese drama joint exhibition in the Greater Bay Area, the "Greater Bay Area Chinese Drama Festival" uses Macao as a core platform to radiate its influence throughout the region and the world. It brings together top dramatic performing artists and seasoned drama enthusiasts to jointly interpret the essence and charm of Chinese drama. Using drama as a medium, it strengthens cultural exchanges and cooperation with other countries, continuously enhances the soft power of Chinese culture, boosts national cultural confidence, and strives to "tell China's story well and spread China's voice" on the world's cultural stage.
Welcome aboard Captain Nemo's magical submarine, the Nautilus, for a deep-sea adventure! This fantasy drama, adapted from the classic science fiction novel by French literary giant Jules Verne, is directed by Christian Hecq, a director and actor from the Comédie-Française who has won 9 Molière Awards (France's highest theatre honor). Co-produced by the Central Academy of Drama, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and Tempest Projects, this Sino-French artistic collaboration adds an Eastern hue to the wondrous undersea world. In this cross-border romantic work, characters are more richly developed than in the original, and marine life is endowed with unique personalities.
He is a double bassist who has been sleepless for 72 hours. "I must convince myself that when a person can't sleep, they should keep talking to themselves at home." The double bass is the lowest-pitched instrument in the string section of a symphony orchestra, somewhat monotonous for solo performances but foundational for harmony and melody in ensembles. "The Double Bass" tells the story of a bassist talking to himself on a sleepless night, reviewing his career, love, desires, breakdowns, and reflections. Facing his instrument, he seems to see a life destined for ordinariness, "choosing" obscurity within a glamorous orchestra. Yet, he struggles unwillingly, trying to grasp something...
Musical "The Cat God in the Forbidden City," adapted from the picture book of the same name, is a fairy tale told from a cat's perspective about friendship and companionship, memory and history, life and eternity. A little cat named "Baobei" in the Forbidden City, due to its deep attachment to its human companion, travels back hundreds of years through a peculiar opportunity to the former Forbidden City, becoming a kitten named "Little Thing." Through a series of stories, Little Thing not only finds a place for its heart but also becomes a true "Four-Pawed Guard," a protector of the Palace Museum.
The first story set against the backdrop of Macao's first cross-sea bridge.
In the bustling city, there is a bridge connecting the past and the future, dreams and reality. The old bridge carries countless memories of many generations, while the rise of the new bridge symbolizes change and hope. It witnesses the pursuits and choices of different generations regarding love, dreams, and family, as well as people's nostalgia for the past and their anxieties and aspirations for the future.
In the 1970s, a group of construction workers witnessed the rise, completion, and opening of the Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge. They came to Macao from different places for various reasons—some stowed away, others relocated... They took on different jobs and shouldered the responsibility for their families. Together, they built the bridge, accomplishing this great project for the small city. They were of different ranks, with varying educational levels and outlooks on life, and their perception of the bridge differed greatly from that of ordinary citizens.
The "bridge" connects lives separated by the sea on two shores, while "The Logic of the Bridge" depicts communication between people and the subtle emotions and life challenges that arise.
Perhaps, you too can find your own story on this bridge...
