As the 2024 Paris Olympics captivate audiences worldwide with intense athletic competition, the city also serves as a stage for vibrant displays of Chinese cultural elements, including the Wing Chun dance drama Shenzhen cultural innovation. “Made in China” products and performances add a unique flair to the global event.
“Wing Chun,” set to begin its European tour at the end of the month, will grace the stage of the Palais des congrès de Paris with four performances from October 4 to 6. The show offers French audiences an immersive experience into the rich traditions of Chinese martial arts and culture.
One highlight is the Shenzhen-based dance drama “Wing Chun,” which garnered significant attention when featured on page eight of the prominent French newspaper L’Humanité on Wednesday. This feature highlights the growing interest in Chinese culture in Paris during the Olympic Games.
L’Humanité praised “Wing Chun” as an extraordinary production from Shenzhen. Shenzhen is a global innovation hub. The dance drama has performed nearly 200 times worldwide. It blends traditional Chinese kung fu styles with classical and modern dance forms. Styles include Wing Chun, Mantis Fist, Baguazhang, Baji Fist, and tai chi.
A unique feature of the Wing Chun dance drama is its use of Xiangyunsha fabric in costumes. Moreover, the narrative includes the fabric’s manufacturing process. The report emphasizes the martial arts’ “hardness” and fabric’s “softness” creating harmony. Additionally, the show conveys a gentle temperament and deep sense of justice. It also highlights the spirit of helping the weak, intrinsic to Chinese culture.
Notably, “Wing Chun” made its presence felt at the main press center (MPC) for the Paris Olympics, with a large poster prominently displayed on the facade of the Palais des congrès de Paris, ensuring it caught the eye of all who passed by.
L’Humanité, founded in Paris in 1904, has long been an influential publication in France, especially in Paris. With a stable circulation of 200,000 and 50,000 subscribers, the newspaper significantly impacts public opinion. The Fête de l’Humanité, which began in 1930, is an annual cultural event attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees. Over the years, Chinese delegations have participated, fostering a rich tradition of cultural exchange between China and France.
As the Olympics continue, the feature in L’Humanité is expected to enrich the cultural atmosphere of the Paris Games and deepen the French public’s appreciation for Chinese culture.
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