Peking Opera is regarded as quintessentially Chinese. But, just as with other operatic traditions like Kunqu or Cantonese opera, it’s getting harder to attract the interest of young people. So the Beijing municipal government has come up with a way, by teaming up with virtual reality company Noitom. Check out the video and please subscribe to the channel for more amazing China’s stories! Continue reading “Peking Opera reimagined through VR technology”
Deep into Guangxi, China: Locals benefit from monkey business
Scratching their heads, gathering in droves, the monkeys at the once impoverished county of Fengshan in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have helped improve the locals livelihood. Local officials said about one third of the tourists who visit Fengshan every year come to the monkey hill, especially in the holidays. “Local families can make money from their front doors. After running the shops in the scenic spot, their daily sales during the peak season can reach over 1,000 yuan ($151),” Chen Ling from the local tourism bureau said. Check out the video and please subscribe to the channel for more amazing China’s stories! Continue reading “Deep into Guangxi, China: Locals benefit from monkey business”