Series description
Yunnan opera is an important branch of traditional Chinese opera, and one that reflects the colourful Yunnan ethnic multiculturalism of southwest China. However, in today’s fast-developing society, this regional drama is in decline, and is gradually being forgotten by most people. There are only a few folk troupes remaining that represent Yunnan Quyi culture, and the average age of their members and audiences is increasing. This particular theatre is located along a small alley and charges just seven yuan for a ticket.
Biography
University photographer，Learning photography from high school，My parents have been very opposed to my choosing to study photography in the university, and will even choose photography as a career in the future.But since I chose college, I have been self-sufficient, making money to support myself and achieve myself with my major.Member of Yunnan Photographers Association，Collected in Yunnan Literature and Art Museum, Yunnan Provincial Grand Theater.Participated in provincial art exhibitions for many times
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The actors wait in the dressing room before taking to the stage.
© Long Jing, China Mainland, Student Photographer of the Year, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
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This troupe from Yunnan Province, China, owns its own theatre and insists on performing four times a week.
© Long Jing, China Mainland, Student Photographer of the Year, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
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The actors are bright and beautiful, and perform to win the smiles of the audience.
© Long Jing, China Mainland, Student Photographer of the Year, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
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The dressing room is cluttered, but everything is essential.
© Long Jing, China Mainland, Student Photographer of the Year, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
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Everyone knows each other at the theatre, and they chat with one another over cups of water.
© Long Jing, China Mainland, Student Photographer of the Year, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
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A photograph of Xiong Jiechen, the founder of the Yunnan Dian Opera Lantern, hangs on the wall behind the stage.
© Long Jing, China Mainland, Student Photographer of the Year, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
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Most of the cast and crew have turned grey with age; there is currently just one young member in the troupe.
© Long Jing, China Mainland, Student Photographer of the Year, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards