In addition to its enchanting natural beauty, Dongying city – situated in East China's Shandong province – is also the birthplace of Lyu Opera, one of eight major opera styles in China.
To better protect and promote this intangible cultural heritage, Dongying has duly established a comprehensive cultural landscape with Lyu Opera themes.
Located in Dongying district, the Dongying City Lyu Opera Museum is home to a diverse exhibition hall dedicated to Lyu Opera – featuring professional performances, training sessions, character experience classes and educational courses, among other diversions. It's quite simply a must-see destination for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in Lyu Opera.
The front gate of the Dongying City Lyu Opera Museum. [Photo/Wechat account: wenlvdongying]
Yanqing Lyuyun Park in the same district as the museum features stunning scenery and serves as a real haven for Lyu Opera enthusiasts.
On weekends, fans can be seen perfecting their craft, with the beautiful melodies of Lyu Opera creating a lively artistic atmosphere that resonates throughout the park.
Lyu Opera enthusiasts perform in the park. [Photo/Wechat account: wenlvdongying]
The Shi Dianyuan Memorial Hall is also worth a visit, as the founder of the Lyu Opera – Shi Dianyuan – has been mentioned in entries of the Encyclopedia of China. Exploring the former residence of Shi Dianyuan and walking through the Lyu Opera theater from those days offers a very special experience.
The Shi Dianyuan Memorial Hall is always popular. [Photo/Wechat account: wenlvdongying]
Additionally, Dongying hosts the Lyu Opera Festival every two years, which has now been held six consecutive times. During the festival, many renowned Lyu Opera masters gather in Dongying to deliver compelling performances.
