GUANGDONG PROVINCE CHAMPIONS THE PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF LINGNAN CULTURE

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Guangdong Province is taking significant steps to preserve and promote Lingnan culture on the global stage through a variety of cultural initiatives and events. Highlighting the region’s rich heritage, these efforts have sparked international interest and enthusiasm for traditional Chinese arts.

In August 2024, the dance drama “Wing Chun”, originating from Shenzhen, made its UK debut at London’s prestigious Sadler’s Wells Theatre. The production, which showcases the elegance of Wing Chun martial arts and Gambiered Guangdong gauze (Xiangyunsha), set a record for the most performances by a Chinese dance drama in London, with an average occupancy rate of over 80%. The success of “Wing Chun” emphasizes the growing global appreciation for Chinese intangible cultural heritage.