Performing arts
From beggar to tycoon: 'Dye House' dances into Sichuan
Updated: May 21, 2026
www.chinaservicesinfo.com
Print
Share - WeChat
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!
Features
Cultural Exchange
Shanghai tea salon in London brews cultural ties
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Chinese people at home and abroad bond together in ritual ceremony
