The Crafts Yuan Theatre, which is the first immersive weekend theatre in Shandong province, opened in Jinan's Lixia district on Nov 11. The theatre was built to showcase traditional culture and daily life in Jinan and influence residents to embrace bygone eras.

On the opening day, a great variety of shows were on display. A Long Chair, an emotionally rich drama, was unveiled to viewers as well as concerts and dancing performances. Modern arts were incorporated into traditional Chinese culture during the event.

Violinists and cellists perform for viewers at the event. [Photo/WeChat account: lixiatoutiao]

As the first sub-brand that has ever been created at the Shandong Crafts Exhibition and Experience Center, the theatre consists of brands from Shandong's 16 cities and adopts an immersive experience to showcase dramas, operas and musical performances.

The theatre is expected to bring performances to viewers every weekend to enrich residents' leisure time and build cultural brands. Lixia plans to enhance the influence of traditional Chinese culture through the theatre.

In the future, the theatre plans to promote more dynamic cultural activities and create a more intense cultural atmosphere in a more innovative way. By doing this, Lixia hopes to empower the cultural industry.