【Hi, Shandong】Lyu Opera from Dongying, Shandong, Shines at Kyung Hee University, South Korea

On the afternoon of March 31, the Dongying Culture Exchange Event in South Korea, themed "Opportunities in China | Conveying the Yellow River’s Charm through Lyu Opera", kicked off at the Kyung Hee University's Graduate School of Technology Management in Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, drawing many Korean teachers and students interested in China’s fascinating traditional culture.

Event scene

Photo by Li Hao

During the event, the speaker vividly introduced Dongying’s history and culture, the ecological beauty of the Yellow River estuary, and the development, artistic features, melody styles, and major roles of Lyu Opera through pictures and videos.

Wang Lingling gave a live performance of Lyu Opera singing

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Wang Lingling, a representative inheritor of the Dongying municipal-level intangible cultural heritage of Lyu Opera, performed the Huadan role—typically portraying lively and cheerful young women—while explaining Lyu Opera art. Her Lyu Opera excerpt performance heightened the atmosphere, and her elegant, natural singing style received warm applause from the audience.

To further promote China-South Korea cultural exchange, Korean Taiping dance expert Jun Young Kang shared insights into the artistic integration of traditional Korean dance and Hanbok. 

Group photo

Photo by Li Hao

The event was strongly supported by Kyung Hee University’s Graduate School of Technology Management. Faculty and students from Kyung Hee University’s Graduate School of Technology Management and Seo Kyeong University’s Graduate School of International Integration attended the event.