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From beggar to tycoon: 'Dye House' dances into Sichuan
Updated: May 21, 2026
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Set against the turmoil of 1937 wartime China, the dance drama Dye House tells the extraordinary rise of Chen Shouting — from a street beggar to a powerful dyehouse entrepreneur. Through six vivid color-themed acts, the production weaves together fierce business battles, patriotism, and the unyielding spirit of a generation. Performed by the Shandong Song & Dance Theatre, the drama will arrive at the Sichuan Grand Theatre on July 24 and 25. Don’t miss it!
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