Traditional Chinese operas will be broadcasted online

Almaty. September 22. Silkroadnews - Traditional Chinese operas will be broadcasted online, Ecns.cn news portal informs.
“Four artists of traditional Chinese operas, including Hu Wenge, a renowned Peking Opera actor, and Shao Tianshuai, a Kunqu Opera actress, joined in a live streaming performance by China’s Momo Inc, a mobile-based social networking platform, and the Beijing Culture and Arts Foundation. About 700,000 people watched the event,” the report said.
It is noted that in addition to the performance, the artists also shared knowledge about ancient artistic forms, such as the art of doing makeup in the traditional Chinese opera, creating costumes and conducting rehearsals.
According to vice-president of Momo Inc He Hongen, the company plans to continue to broadcast more events in the field of traditional Chinese arts.
“The live streaming video sector is one of the fastest growing industries of the country, and it offers a direct link with audiences, especially young people. We will offer a regular platform for showcasing traditional Chinese opera artists,” He is quoted saying.
The report says, in March Momo Inc organized an online broadcast of the China National Traditional Orchestra for 20 million viewers. In May, the company organized a two-hour live streaming of the performance of the Peking Opera and Kunqu opera, which was watched by more than 1.4 million people.