Reading Xi’an’s enduring vitality from the notes of Qinqiang Opera

XI'AN, China, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- In September, the resonant notes of Qinqiang Opera cut through the rain over Xi’an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, bridging the past and present. From 8 to 10 September 2026, the 2026 “Qinqiang Opera, Resonating Across the World” Xi’an International Communication Event was held in the city, with media support from Global Times Online.

The event gathered young international content creators and international students from eight countries including Russia, France, Pakistan, Mexico and Nepal. They visited opera troupes, schools and online audiovisual creation sites, experiencing the living cultural pulse of this millennia-old ancient capital through this local opera art form.