Huai Opera Town: A Cultural Paradise of Tradition and Innovation

Huai Opera Town is located in Jianhu County, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province. It is the first town in China themed around Huai Opera culture, integrating Huai Opera heritage, cultural tourism, and leisure entertainment, showcasing the unique charm of Huai Opera, an intangible cultural heritage. Huai Opera originated in the Yancheng area and has a history of over a hundred years, known as the "Opera Pearl of the Jianghuai Land." Jianhu, as one of the birthplaces of Huai Opera, has nurtured many famous Huai Opera performers and classic plays. Huai Opera Town, relying on this profound cultural heritage, focuses on the protection and promotion of Huai Opera art, building a series of cultural facilities with regional characteristics, such as the Huai Opera Art Museum, Opera Performance Square, and Famous Performers Sculpture Park, vividly showcasing the development history and artistic essence of Huai Opera to visitors. The town hosts Huai Opera performances every week, attracting many opera enthusiasts to enjoy classic excerpts and newly adapted plays. Visitors can also participate in interactive activities such as costume experiences and role-playing, getting up close and personal with the unique charm of Huai Opera. In addition, the town hosts Huai Opera Cultural Festivals, Opera Seminars, and other rich activities, providing a platform for exchange for opera lovers and art researchers. In addition to Huai Opera culture, Jianhu Huai Opera Town also incorporates modern tourism elements. The park features unique homestays, traditional food streets, and handicraft markets, showcasing the folk customs around Huai Opera, allowing visitors to savor opera art while experiencing a rich local cultural atmosphere. Huai Opera Town is a model of the deep integration of traditional culture and modern tourism, providing a broad platform for the inheritance and innovation of Huai Opera, and has become an important cultural landmark and tourist destination in Yancheng and even Jiangsu Province.