2026 China across culture: The beautiful Sichuan

2026 China across culture: The beautiful Sichuan

Contractors:
Sichuan Opera Ensemble from Sichuan Province
Chengdu University of Arts and Applied Arts
Special guest: Beijing Jingzhou Theater Company

Chief Executive Officer: Bai Zhonghua, Xiong Dianhua
Art director: Chen Jilin
Team leader: Yu Kaiyuan
Team leader: Liu Sin
Master Planner: Yu Dan, Yu Tianxiang
Coordinator: Zhang Gangfu, Chen Jingyuan

📅 03.02.2026 | 20:00 | A large hall, NU National Theater – Bitola

This show is a visual feast that combines traditional and modern Chinese art. It includes the Peking and Sichuan operas, but also folk music, dance, martial arts and acrobatics. From the classic depiction of the Four Legendary Beauties in A Touch of Heavenly Fragrance, to horse myths and culture in The Golden Monkey Welcomes Spring and Siang, via excerpts from Sichuan Opera in "Leaving the Cave to Experience the Landscape", the Koi Karp dance and martial arts in "Legend", until the folk music "Spring blossom on the river illuminated by moonlight", "Butterfly Lovers" and "Horse Racing", and finally the traditional magic "Traditional Gramarje" and the creative combination of face-changing and street dance in "Journey to the Horizon of Ancient Shu", the program showcases the unique charm of Chinese culture through a variety of artistic expressions. The show combines extraordinary skills, stage aesthetics and innovative arrangements, creating a fascinating experience that captivates the eye, hearing and emotions.

The friendship between China and North Macedonia dates back to the distant past, and culture and art have always played an irreplaceable role. Sichuan Opera Ensemble and Chengdu University of Arts and Applied Arts are honored to be able to enrich this friendship.
From its European debut in Romania in 2006 year, Sichuan Opera Ensemble performed in several European countries. Among them are France, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria and Serbia. In 2026 year, in collaboration with Chengdu University of Arts and Applied Arts, is presented on the tour "China through culture: The beautiful Sichuan" in Serbia and North Macedonia.
Let the light of culture illuminate the path of mutual understanding between civilizations. Let's work together to create a brighter future in which the different nations and civilizations of this planet will coexist in harmony., each shining with its own unique brilliance.

*Entrance is free, on a first come first served basis. A limited number of tickets are available with online registration. A limited number of tickets will be released at the NU National Theater ticket office – Bitola.