Cangxi County Rings in 2026 with Public New Year's Cultural Performance On December 29, Cangxi County in Sichuan Province held the "Community Stage, Celebrating the New Year with Art" 2026 New Year's cultural performance for the public at the county's sunken square. The event comprehensively showcased the achievements of Cangxi County in promoting art accessibility and education for older adults, further enriched the cultural lives of local residents, and created a festive and joyous atmosphere for the upcoming New Year holiday.

Photo: Instrumental ensemble performance.

The event kicked off with the lively melody of "The Most Dazzling National Style" performed by a warm-up instrumental ensemble. Sixteen diverse acts followed in succession, including choral singing, dance performances, qipao fashion show(旗袍秀), and folk music ensembles. The performers delivered excellent acts with great enthusiasm, met with continuous applause and cheers from the audience, embodying a warm and celebratory atmosphere for the new year.

Photo: The lively event scene.

Photo: Tai Chi fitness demonstration.

"It's fantastic to enjoy such a cultural feast right at our doorstep. It's so lively and heartwarming!" commented Mr. Yang Hongfa, a resident attending the event.

During the performance, awards were presented to individuals recognized as "Outstanding Students" of the local Elderly University. An interactive quiz session with prizes ran concurrently, where the public participated enthusiastically, pushing the festive atmosphere to another high.

"Learning during this period has been both fulfilling and joyful. I've not only gained new knowledge and skills but also met like-minded friends. I will continue my studies in the future and encourage more people around me to appreciate the charm of art and enjoy their later years," said Niu Guangying, a student from the National Elderly University (Sichuan) Cangxi College.

Moving forward, Cangxi County will continue to deepen its efforts in education for older adults and public art accessibility. It plans to optimize curriculum design, improve teaching quality, diversify course offerings, and extend service reach. These steps aim to make quality cultural resources accessible to more people, advance the construction of a lifelong learning system through concrete measures, and help the elderly population find joy in learning and enjoy a happy life in their later years. (By Zhang Miao)