Peking University, November 26 2024: On November 13, 2024, the highly anticipated "2024 Weibo Heritage Renewal - Night of Tianfu" event took place in Chengdu. Peking University's Kunqu Opera, the sole representative from higher education institutions at the event, delivered a stunning performance of “The Peony Pavilion”.
Performance scene captured at the event
With over 30.82 million views on Weibo’s live broadcast platform, the event’s hashtags garnered real-time views exceeding 45 million, with total views surpassing 100 million and discussions exceeding 546,000.
This opening performance was planned by Director of the Peking University Kunqu Opera Inheritance and Research Center, Associate Professor Chen Jun. Featuring Peking University’s Professor Du Hong and Dr. Xu Kun, they delivered a stunning rendition of The Peony Pavilion: The Garden Stroll, highlighting the vitality and innovation of this traditional art in the modern era. Their performance underscored the university's leadership in preserving and re-imagining cultural heritage for younger generations.
Performance scene captured at the event
Established in 2013, Peking University’s Kunqu Opera Inheritance and Research Center has played a pivotal role in promoting of Kunqu Opera promotion through education, performance, and research. Recognized as a Ministry of Education Inheritance Base in 2018, it has enriched campus life with initiatives like "Classic Kunqu Opera Appreciation" a classic favourite course for 15 years.
