On Thursday, Peng Liyuan and Brigitte Macron dropped by the Beijing People's Art Theatre (BPAT) on the Chinese mainland, adding a splash of elegance to France's state visit. 🎭🤝
The duo toured BPAT's creative hubs, got the lowdown on its growth, and chatted one-on-one with performers – all while soaking in the theatre's vibrant atmosphere.
A major moment? They explored the stage set of "Teahouse," the timeless Chinese drama that made waves at France's Festival d'Avignon in 2019 – the first Chinese play ever invited to this epic arts fest!
BPAT didn't stop there. In April 2024, it reimagined Moliere's classic The Miser in Chinese, wowing audiences with a fresh cultural twist.
Fast-forward to late October, and the French masterpiece Les Paravents (The Screens) stole the spotlight at the 2025 BPAT International Theatre Invitation Exhibition at Capital Theatre – the full show made its Chinese mainland debut in a three-day run.
This meet-up is more than a photo-op – it's a celebration of cross-border creativity, reminding us that when cultures collide on stage, magic happens! ✨🌏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
