Local Cultural
Angsana Suzhou Shishan
Su Embroidery
Suzhou embroidery is one of China's oldest and most renowned forms of traditional handcraft art. This embroidery style dates back over 2,000 years and is famous for its intricate details, delicate workmanship and beautiful colors. It isalso characterized by its use of fine silk threads and a variety of stitching techniques that create a three-dimensional effect on flat fabric.
Taohuawu Woodblock Print
Taohuawu woodblock print has rich themes, exquisite composition and exaggerated modeling, especially the unique way of color use, which expresses pursuit and wishes for a better life in the form loved by the people, so as to meet their emotional needs and public’s aesthetic taste.
Kunqu Opera
Kunqu Opera emerged in the 14th century in the Jiangnan region, particularly around the cities of Suzhou, and quickly became the preeminent operatic genre throughout China. Kunqu Opera synthesized elements from earlier forms of theater, poetry, music and dance to create a sophisticated and highly artistic performance style. It is known for its elegant costumes, elaborate makeup, and graceful movements.
Suzhou Pingtan
Suzhou Pingtan, is a traditional form of Chinese storytelling and music that combines speaking, singing, and instrumental accompaniment. This artistic form is distinguished by its elegant and lyrical style, which appeals to both the sound and emotion. The stories performed in Pingtan are drawn from a rich repertoire of Chinese literature, history and folklore, and they are delivered in a dialect native to the region for adding the charm to the performance.