Lyu Opera, one of Shandong's most famous traditional art forms and a nationally recognized intangible cultural heritage item, is being revitalized through innovative educational initiatives led by the Dongying Lyu Opera Museum in Dongying, East China's Shandong province.
The Dongying Lyu Opera Museum is located on No 218 Dongsan Road, Dongying district. [Photo/Wechat Account: dongyingwenlv]
In recent years, the museum has launched a comprehensive heritage education program that integrates Lyu Opera into school education, study tours and professional training.
Through cooperation with primary and secondary schools, Lyu Opera has entered classrooms via lectures, live performances and curriculum activities, helping students gain a deeper understanding of its history, artistic features and performance techniques.
Lyu Opera masters provide hands-on instruction to local students. [Photo/Wechat Account: dongyingwenlv]
The museum has also developed immersive research and study programs, welcoming thousands of students from local and national institutions as well as international exchange groups. Participants have the chance to engage in exhibitions, performance workshops, and traditional instrument practice, gaining hands-on experience of Lyu Opera culture.
Tourists experience Lyu Opera lesson in the museum. [Photo/Wechat Account: dongyingwenlv]
International visitors pose for a group photo at the unveiling ceremony of the research and study base of Lyu Opera. [Photo/Wechat Account: dongyingwenlv]
In addition, the museum conducts long-term training programs for young performers, working with schools and professional troupes to identify and develop talented students. These efforts have nurtured a growing group of Lyu Opera enthusiasts and emerging talents.
Young learners of the Lyu Opera practice basic skills. [Photo/Wechat Account: dongyingwenlv]
Children practice their singing skills under the guidance of the teacher. [Photo/Wechat Account: dongyingwenlv]
Through a structured approach combining public outreach, practical experience, and professional cultivation, Dongying is building a sustainable mechanism that will ensure Lyu Opera is passed down to future generations. This initiative not only preserves a valuable cultural legacy, but also provides a replicable model for the revitalization of traditional Chinese opera in the modern era.
