Chinese President Xi Jinping joined senior officials and citizens at Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts on Tuesday evening for a special New Year cultural event marking the transition to 2026. The gala showcased China's rich operatic heritage through carefully curated performances that blended classical repertoire with contemporary innovations.
The evening featured prominent Party and state leaders including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, and Wang Huning, who attended alongside representatives from various social sectors. Performances spanned multiple regional opera styles, demonstrating both preservation efforts and modern creative adaptations in this UNESCO-recognized art form.
This year's program particularly emphasized operas reflecting China's cultural renaissance, with new compositions addressing themes of social development and national unity. Cultural analysts note such galas have become important platforms for promoting traditional arts while fostering cross-generational dialogue.
