Award winners pose for a group photo at the event. [Photo/Tide News]

The 10th Carnival of Global Yueju Opera Fans concluded on Nov 9 at the Shaoxing Grand Theater, marking the event's 10th edition.

This year's carnival continued the tradition with three main competition categories: group plays, solo performances (including overseas participants), and children's solo performances. Since registration opened, the event has garnered widespread attention and enthusiastic responses.

The final competition featured five fan groups along with 30 individual participants and 12 young performers. The competition was streamed both online and offline, enabling audiences unable to attend in person to enjoy Yueju Opera virtually.

The first-place group from Hangzhou performs Yueju Opera Lu You and Tang Wan. [Photo/Tide News]

Group performances were staged in theaters across Shaoxing, where participating teams showcased their talent. After intense competition, the art troupe from Hangzhou emerged victorious.

The solo performance category attracted participants from across China, as well as overseas Chinese participants from countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, reflecting the global reach and vibrant energy of Yueju Opera.

Yang Chengying from Australia claimed the first prize in the overseas category. She expressed deep emotion at returning to the Yueju Opera stage after many years, pledging to continue promoting Yueju Opera overseas and sharing the unique charm of Chinese traditional opera with more people around the world.

From the stage in Shaoxing to the global celebration, the carnival connected the past, present, and future of Yueju Opera, using the art form to foster greater openness and youthfulness, thus touching the hearts of more people.

Children's solo performance first place: Zhu Chenlei from Ningbo, Zhejiang. [Photo/Tide News]