Passing down the legacy of Gaojia Opera in southeast China(1/4)

Hong Dewen (center), a professional Gaojia Opera performer, teaches children the basic movements at the Gaojia Opera Training Center in Cendou Village of Fujian Province, on Aug. 12, 2025. (Photo/China News Service)

Gaojia Opera is a local traditional drama in southeast China's Fujian Province that includes martial arts techniques. Gaojia opera was added to China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006.

Children practice leg stretches at the Gaojia Opera Training Center in Cendou Village of Fujian Province, on Aug. 12, 2025. (Photo/China News Service)

Children rehearse a selected scene from the Gaojia Opera play at Cendou Village of Fujian Province, on Aug. 12, 2025. (Photo/China News Service)

Hong Dewen, a professional Gaojia Opera performer, adjusts a Child's headwear at Cendou Village of Fujian Province, on Aug. 12, 2025. (Photo/China News Service)