In May 2024, the French large-scale puppet show "Fables of La Fontaine" was invited to appear in China, setting off a wave of cultural exchanges.
This wonderful puppet show not only brought the unique artistic charm of France, but also injected new vitality into the cultural dialogue between China and France.
It turned out that this puppet show full of dreamy atmosphere was one of the important performance projects in the "2024 Sino-French Cultural Spring - Special Presentation for the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and France".
China and France have always had close exchanges and cooperation in the field of culture and art.
The Sino-French Cultural Spring event is a concentrated presentation of the rich thickness of the cultures of the two countries, covering visual arts, craft design, stage arts, music, film, digital technology and many other fields.
For this puppet performance, the cultural attaché of the French Consulate General in Wuhan, Peno said that this is not only the result of exchanges between art institutions and artists of the two countries, but also brings a unique visual feast to the audience.
Based on the famous fable by French writer La Fontaine, this puppet show impresses the audience with a dreamy, humorous and witty atmosphere through unique forms such as giant puppets, circuses and aerial dances.
It is not difficult to see that the arrival of the French puppet show is not only a pure artistic exchange, but also reflects the close ties between the two countries in the cultural field.
In fact, since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France in 1964, cultural exchanges between the two countries have been one of the key areas of cooperation.
As an important platform for this exchange, the Sino-French Cultural Spring Festival has been held for 18 consecutive years, constantly promoting cultural dialogue and exchanges between the two countries.
This puppet show is undoubtedly a microcosm of this cultural exchange.
As Olivier, Artistic Director of the Archibo Calamantra Theatre Company, explains, La Fontaine's Fables is a universal text about human relationships, expressed through images that are understandable to the peoples of the world.
This kind of integration of transnational cultural elements undoubtedly enhances the appeal and influence of the work.
But what is even more exciting is that after coming to China, the French troupe is still envisioning another new repertoire, hoping to integrate more Chinese cultural connotations into it. This undoubtedly demonstrates their love for Chinese culture and their desire to explore.
In this regard, I can't help but think that when the excellent cultural and artistic works of China and France stir and blend with each other, they will definitely collide with more brilliant sparks.
As Peno said, the Sino-French Cultural Spring has been encouraging and facilitating exchanges between art institutions and artists from both countries. The arrival of this French troupe has undoubtedly injected new vitality into this exchange.
Through mutual cultural learning, we can not only enhance the mutual understanding between the two peoples, but also promote in-depth cooperation between China and France in the field of culture, which is of great significance for promoting the comprehensive development of bilateral relations.
I believe that with the advent of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, the cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries will surely enter a new climax.
Whether it is a wonderful artistic performance or a cultural integration in creation, it will surely bring new surprises to the Chinese and French people. Let us look forward to this new chapter of cultural exchanges and witness the continuous sublimation of Sino-French friendship!
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