Performing arts
A taste of history takes the stage
Updated: Jun 16, 2026
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The stage adaptation of Food is Heaven, produced by the National Theatre of China, premiered successfully in Beijing on June 10. Based on the acclaimed novel, the play follows two generations of master chefs and explores a century of culinary culture in Lingnan (a region in southern China covering Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hong Kong and Macao) through stories of mentorship, tradition and innovation.
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