Performers from the Hohhot National Performing Arts Group perform Huanghelian at the Hohhot National Theater on June 27. [Photo/IC]

Huanghelian, an Errentai Opera created and performed by the Hohhot National Performing Arts Group, recently made its debut at the Hohhot National Theater.

Errentai Opera is a traditional Chinese folk opera that originated in the mid-western region of Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Hebei provinces. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage item on May 20, 2006.

Based on true stories from Niuwan village in Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Huanghelian tells the story of two lovers who helped their townsfolk out of poverty.

The organizer of the performance said that the opera portrays an increasingly powerful China, and shows the harmonious relationship between the Mongolian and Han ethnic groups.

The opera was selected to be performed during the 5th China National Minority Drama Show in Hohhot on July 13.

An actor performs as Huang Shuichang in the Errentai Opera Huanghelian on June 27. [Photo/IC]

Performers from the Hohhot National Performing Arts Group perform the Errentai Opera Huanghelian at the Hohhot National Theater on June 27. [Photo/IC]