Wuzhen, in the north of Zhejiang Province, is an ancient water town with old 16th-century buildings and stone bridges. It's a perfect setting for plays. The town is now hosting the ninth Wuzhen Theatre Festival.
The 10-day Wuzhen Theatre Festival runs from November 25th to December 5th. The festival includes wonderful plays, a theater market, outdoor celebrations and a competition for new artists. It provides a place for actors to be "seen", and helps fresh blood enter the Chinese theater industry. There are many kinds of street performances offering an immersive experience for the visitors to lose themselves in.
This year's theme is "Feng", meaning "abundance. "Organizers say they chose this word because although they live in the challenging times, there's still an abundance of creativity and warmtb - people's hearts. Stan Lai, the founder and festival director of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival, said a lot of effort has been made to make this year's events happen. Lai said, "It's been difficult, really difficult, to make this festival happen. But we need to continue doing this, even if just a few people show up. We hope to give people a warm feeling and a lot of courage at this special time of year. "
Founded in 2013, the Wuzhen Theatre Festival has given the water town a new life and made it a popular place among tourists. Organizers say more people should get to see and enjoy this beautiful and historic city.
