A classic through young eyes

Tang Rong, vice-president of the Suzhou Kunqu Opera Theatre of Jiangsu Province, said, "I am deeply moved by this performance in Taipei. So many college students not only are interested in traditional culture but are also actively involved. This is a huge encouragement to practitioners like us. Kunqu Opera will continue to innovate in passing on cultural traditions, and we also welcome students from Taiwan to join in the campus version of The Peony Pavilion."

Fan Yupeng, a student from Beijing who plays the role of Liu Mengmei, said, "The distinctive feature of the campus version of The Peony Pavilion lies in its interpretation of the classic from a youthful perspective, offering a feeling different from professional actors. We look forward to making more young friends from Taiwan during this visit and inviting everyone to join the big family devoted to inheriting Chinese culture."