This series is designed as your personal guide to the Year of the Horse Opera Gala 2026. It offers you the keys to entering the fascinating world of traditional Chinese theatre. Through clear and accessible introductions to the origins, history, and artistic features of each work, we aim to help you grasp its subtleties and fully experience the emotion of the performance.

Whether you are a seasoned opera lover or discovering Chinese opera for the first time, these pages invite you into a unique theatrical journey.