Watching Intangible Cultural Heritage Sichuan Opera Face Changing&Drinking Old Chengdu Bowl Tea
Experience the traditional Chengdu gaiwan tea and enjoy the four intangible cultural heritage performances! Shengxia Theater takes you to immerse yourself in the theatrical charm of Xi'an's everyday life.
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- [Old Tune Roar Super Explosive] Pure vocal roar creates the spirit of the Loess Plateau, and the vigorous singing instantly ignites the audience.
- [Shadow Puppets Show Ingenuity] Shadow figures vividly interpret classics, and fingertip skills make people unable to take their eyes off them.
- [Face Changing Stunt Amazes the Audience] Changing faces in seconds is miraculous, and the change of facial makeup attracts a full house of exclamations.
- [Qin Opera Sings All the Guanzhong Flavor] The mellow singing hides the sense of time, and the classic excerpts are full of charm.
- [Enjoy Tea and Opera Together] A bowl of tea with a good show, a cost-effective intangible cultural heritage feast.
What to expect
- Nestled in the heart of Xi'an's Muslim Quarter, the Shengxia Opera Teahouse is a must-visit destination to unlock the cultural charm of the ancient city. With its quaint and antique setting as a backdrop, it uses wonderful intangible cultural heritage performances to allow every visitor to immerse themselves in the shock of traditional art. Upon entering the building, the staggered traditional tables and chairs and ancient decorations instantly fill the atmosphere, as if traveling back to the old theater, and the hustle and bustle of the city is isolated from the outside.
- The performances here can be described as a concentrated display of intangible cultural heritage treasures, and every scene is breathtaking. The old artists only rely on pure human voice to sing, without the need for complicated musical instruments, and the power that penetrates time and space instantly ignites the audience, showing the bold background color of the Loess Plateau. The shadow play that follows is even more ingenious. The old artists skillfully manipulate the shadow puppets to perform classic stories under the lights. The movements are vivid and agile, more eye-catching than animation, and both adults and children are fascinated by it.
- The actors' delicate and meticulous performances, every move is a skill, and the melodious singing is hidden in the long years of the ancient city. The finale of the Sichuan Opera face-changing pushes the atmosphere to a climax. The actors instantly switch face masks during the rhythm changes, and interact with the audience from time to time. Every change brings a burst of exclamations, and the close-up shock is unforgettable for a lifetime.
- From the mellow Qin Opera to the magical face-changing, the Shengxia Opera Teahouse uses professional performances to make intangible cultural heritage feelable and touchable. Whether it is a local regular or a foreign tourist, you can take a cup of tea here, encounter a soul-stirring audio-visual feast, and understand the deep cultural heritage of Xi'an.
- When you come to Xi'an, don't just rush to taste the food, you might as well go to Shengxia Opera, drink a cup of tea, watch a good show, and in the edification of traditional art, understand the thousands of years of history of this ancient city.
If you are tired of strolling through the lively Huimin Street, why not step into this quaint and antique theater teahouse - Shengxia Theater.
The face-changing performance in Sichuan opera is the most eye-catching, with the actors' movements being elegant and crisp, pushing the atmosphere to a climax. The instantaneous switching of masks between rhythmic changes is a breathtaking close-up exper
The shadow play is more ingenious. The old artists skillfully manipulate the shadow puppets, performing classic stories under the light. The movements are lively and agile, more captivating than animation.
Coordinating with the beautiful background screen, it vividly interprets traditional opera or story segments, fully demonstrating the exquisite nature of puppet art in "making the false seem real and revealing the big through the small."
The actors instantly switch masks between movements, using fantastic visual effects to show the transformation of the character's emotions and identity, which is very artistically impactful.
The actor used a mellow singing voice to express the tragic emotions of the character, fully demonstrating the artistic characteristics of Qin腔 Opera, which are "generous, passionate, and long-lasting."
Amidst the lively atmosphere of Huimin Street, you can immerse yourself in the roaring of Laoqiang and the lingering sounds of Qin腔, allowing the soul of intangible cultural heritage opera to permeate your bones with the fragrance of tea.
If you're tired from strolling through the lively Muslim Quarter, why not come here to take a break? Hold a cup of hot tea and watch a good show.
The theater performance environment allows attendees to freely choose their preferred seats upon arrival, without fixed seating restrictions, for a better viewing experience.
Exterior photo of the theater, located on the second floor of No. 178, Beiyuanmen, Lianhu District. Xi'an Shengxia Theater Teahouse sincerely invites you to enjoy tea and watch the show.
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