The "Peking Opera on Campus" event, presented by the Jingju Theatre Company of Beijing, was held at the Liangxiang Campus, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) on Dec 12.

During the event, Liu Dong, the former director of the Jingju Theatre Company of Beijing, delivered an insightful presentation in a lively format combining explanation, demonstration, performance, and interaction. He covered topics such as the evolution and formation of Peking Opera's performance system, its aesthetic pursuits, origins and development, its relationship with national and international culture, cultural confidence, and the integration of Peking Opera into contemporary life.

Young actors, including Tan Xiaoyu, Li Xiaopei, and Suo Mingfang, took the stage to showcase the language and movements of Peking Opera roles, performing classic excerpts from operas such as "Legend of the Red Lantern", "The Case of Chen Shimei", "In extremely good fortune", and "The Drunken Concubine".

The "Peking Opera on Campus" event is an important initiative by BIT to enhance the cultural development of a first-class university, strengthen aesthetic education on campus, and promote cultural education. In collaboration with the Jingju Theatre Company of Beijing, the university has provided an excellent platform for teachers and students to get closer to this national treasure and appreciate its classics.