Helping Qinqiang Opera flourish in new era

Hui for many years has pondered ways to ensure Yisushe continues to thrive, and ways to ensure future generations continue to inherit and help Qinqiang Opera art flourish, especially in the new era. In 2016, Yisushe, a modern Qinqiang opera, which tells the history of Yisushe and the spirit of its performers, was put on stage for the first time. In September 2021, given Hui's efforts, Yisushe Cultural Block, the first Qinqiang-oriented cultural block in China, opened in Xi'an. The block, including Yisushe Theater, Yisushe Museum and Chinese Qinqiang Opera Art Museum, has since shared the history and charm of Qinqiang opera, in a comprehensive way.

Throughout the years, Hui has dedicated herself to producing high-quality Qinqiang operas. Staging good shows is a principle she has always adhered to. Hui has led the troupe in producing several high-quality Qinqiang operas, based on both modern and traditional stories. The troupe has also staged performances in many venues, in more than 100 cities, across the country. More than 10 million viewers have watched the performances.

To attract young viewers, Hui has led the troupe in producing a Qinqiang-themed immersive show. She has also supported the production of animated series, with Qinqiang Opera themes, and those shows have appealed to children and teenagers. Yisushe Museum has also conducted hundreds of activities, attended by thousands of students, of different ages, both from home and abroad.

"In the future, we will make all-out efforts to protect, inherit and develop Qinqiang Opera art, and we will produce more high-quality works, worthy of the times, to help Qinqiang Opera thrive in the new era," says Hui.