00:00Tianjin is one of the four municipalities directly administered by the central government
00:05of China.
00:06Located in the north of the country, near the capital of Beijing, at the mouth of the high
00:11river on the East China Sea, our corresponding in China Bruno Falzi is there and is bringing
00:16us the first of his reports on the city's heritage.
00:21Tianjin is a city of great historical, economic and cultural significance.
00:27It was founded as a port city during the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century.
00:33Among the city's highlights is the famous Pingju Theater.
00:37We spoke with the theater's current director and lead actress who has received numerous
00:43national awards.
00:45Pingju Theater has played a very important role in the cultural history of our city and
00:52all of China and Tianjin has been central to the geographical development and popularization
00:56of this theatrical style.
00:58The defining characteristics of Pingju is its dynamism and its connection to everyday life,
01:03something that inspires me to keep it alive while simultaneously innovating.
01:06The Tianjin Pingju Theater has cultivated great artists and produced landmark works that have
01:11received the most prestigious national awards.
01:13Today, John Tallens continues this tradition, ensuring that Pingju remains popular, relevant
01:18and appreciated throughout the country.
01:21Zeng's influence makes her the most representative figure in Pingju today, and her leadership guarantees
01:28the theater continuity and modernization.
01:31Pingju combines singing, acting, dance and music, and is known for its expressive narratives that
01:39closely reflect everyday life.
02:07Tianjin's rich cultural heritage encompass diverse artistic expressions, with stage dedicated
02:13to performance of music with traditional instruments and Chinese comedies performance.
02:19These are reflections of how a country looking toward modernity and the future doesn't forget
02:26its traditions.
02:27Tianjin has a very colorful and also diversified culture development and with different forms of
02:35the folk arts, like Pingju theater, as well as the stage drama imported from overseas countries
02:42in modern times, as well as some other folk arts like the clipping tuck or standing cross-talk,
02:50etc.
02:51So Tianjin, I think, has the highlight of balance, the balance of tradition and modernization, and
02:58the balance of the people's lifestyle, which is quite relaxing.
03:09The city also stands out for the preservation of its historical heritage, where streets, shops,
03:16and traditional Chinese buildings, and traditional Chinese buildings showcase the richness of a continuous
03:21civilization, the oldest in the world.
03:23Falsy, Tianjin, China, for Telesur.
03:28For Telesur.
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