Latest Events in Fujian(August Updated)

The stage kung fu drama "The Legend of Kung Fu 2," meticulously crafted by China Tourism Group, will make its spectacular debut at Quanzhou Theater near the Clock Tower on West Street in Quanzhou's ancient city on October 1. Having performed over 10,000 shows worldwide, "The Legend of Kung Fu" boasts mature artistic standards and a broad audience base. This audiovisual feast, blending international IP elements with local cultural essence, will offer visitors a unique holiday cultural experience. As a new adaptation of the classic stage play *The Legend of Kung Fu*, this production follows the journey of the young monk Chunyi, from an innocent boy to a martial arts master, showcasing themes of growth and self-transcendence. The original play has long earned global acclaim for its exceptional artistry. It pioneered China's Broadway-style touring model, with over 10,000 performances in Beijing alone, along with long-term residencies at the White House Theatre in Branson, USA. Its footprint spans Broadway, Las Vegas, and even London's West End, where it set a record of 27 shows in 19 days—a shining emblem of Chinese culture going global. The launch of Version 2.0 in Quanzhou preserves the essence of Chinese martial arts, highlighting the Five Ancestors Fist from Quanzhou's Southern Fist tradition while blending it with highly visual art forms like dance, acrobatics, and magic. It also incorporates local cultural symbols such as Quanzhou's floral hairpins and Minnan ancient houses, offering an immersive experience that showcases both the profound depth of Chinese kung fu and the unique charm of Minnan cultural fusion.

"Zhangzhou Maritime Silk Road: An XR Immersive Experience" builds upon the Zhangzhou Museum's permanent exhibition "Blue Seas and Cloud Sails: Zhangzhou and the Maritime Silk Road," using extended reality technology to reshape the journey of marine cultural exploration. Through virtual reality, the experience recreates the bustling scene of Ming Dynasty's Yue Port where "merchants gathered like spokes on a wheel." Visitors can become crew members or archaeologists, closely observing salvaged artifacts and participating in underwater archaeology through interactive segments like "Exploring the Yuan Dynasty Shipwreck at Shengbei Isle." The exhibition not only showcases high-definition underwater panoramas stitched together from tens of thousands of site photos but also narrates the Maritime Silk Road stories behind precious artifacts like celadon-glazed jars. This innovative blend of technology and humanities allows visitors to touch the millennium-old pulse of Zhangzhou as a vital node on the Maritime Silk Road, experiencing the profound heritage of Minnan culture and the open spirit of maritime civilization through the interplay of virtual and real worlds.

The Shenyou Huaxia Performance - Legend of Southern Fujian is a masterpiece created by Shandong Huaxia Culture and Tourism Group at a huge cost in Xiamen, Fujian. The real scene is moved indoors, with mountains, water, trees, houses, boats and docks, which is breathtaking. The huge dome of tens of thousands of square meters above the theater protects the real scene from wind and rain and expands the performance space. Many foreign media are amazed by its rich imagination and the world's earliest 360-degree all-round performance and viewing method on land, sea and air, which can rival any high-end international performance show, completely breaking the myth of Las Vegas performance aircraft carriers and becoming a subversive revolution in the history of world performance. The large-scale indoor live show "Legend of Southern Fujian" is divided into six acts, and the story unfolds in a scattered manner. The huge mountain across the stage splits to both sides in the deafening music. The first thing that attracts the eye is the humorous performance of big and small dinosaurs and the changes in the rainforest glaciers, which symbolize the vicissitudes of the sea, the ebb and flow of the tide. The lifelike mechanical egret spreads its wings 9 meters and flies towards you, symbolizing the formation of the Egret Island; as the music changes, the city wall rises on the water, the fierce naval battle, and the offensive and defensive battles that refuse to give up an inch of land make people feel the flesh and blood relationship between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits and the determination to build a prosperous China together. Hua Meng; affectionate songs about going to Southeast Asia float from the waves, telling about the separation of relatives and the longing for hometown. The volcanic eruptions, lava pouring, banditry, tsunamis and strong winds encountered on the way to Southeast Asia, and the thrilling game between man and nature. The hardships that the children of southern Fujian who followed to open commercial ports and build docks for the Maritime Silk Road have made, and they have written a history of struggle in which only hard work can win with their blood and sweat; the lights are focused, and the stuntman dives from a height of 30 meters to set a new world performing arts record, pushing the atmosphere in the venue to a climax, making the audience hold their breath and exclaim in excitement.

The performance of the "Min Nan Shen Yun" is a large-scale affair that reflects the folk customs of Fujian and Taiwan. It combines the elements of southern Fujian, such as Nanyin, Bo cake, puppets, drama, South Shaolin, Huian women and Zheng Chenggong, along with the essence of marine culture and southern Fujian culture. The entire play is divided into six acts: The Water-Made Minnan, The South East Land, The Spirit of the Sea, The Religious Holy Land, The Harmonious Homeland and The Hero's Hometown. By attending this wonderful performance, people who don't know much about Minnan will get an unforgettable learning experience.

The Diamond League China, set to take place on April 20, 2024, in the bustling city of Xiamen, is a highly anticipated sports event that will showcase top-tier athletes from around the globe at the prestigious Xiamen Egret Stadium. Located at H6F4+9PC, Xiang An Nan Lu, Xiang An Qu, Xia Men Shi, Fu Jian Sheng, China, 361104, this event promises to deliver thrilling competitions and unforgettable moments for sports enthusiasts and spectators alike. With world-class facilities and a vibrant atmosphere, the Diamond League China is sure to captivate the hearts of fans and leave a lasting impression. Mark your calendars and make your way to Xiamen for an electrifying experience at the Diamond League China.