Kunqu (or kunju) was developed from the melodies circulating around Kunshan in the 14th century, later adapted by musical theorist Wei Liangfu and others from the 16th century onwards to become the national standard for Chinese literati song drama. During the Qing dynasty, it developed into a flourishing stage art in which classical Chinese song, dance and poetry are brought together in a single performance.

昆曲（又称“昆剧”），是中国古老的戏曲声腔、剧种，现又被称为“昆剧”。昆曲发源于14世纪中国的苏州昆山，后经魏良辅等人的改良而走向全国。

In May, when the spring is in full bloom, DKU will usher in the Kunqu Festival organized by Prof. Kim Hunter Gordon and Prof. YAO Hui, inviting people to appreciate the unique charm of Kunqu opera. This event has received generous support from the following partners: DKU Library, DKU Language & Culture Center, DKU Center for the Study of Contemporary China, DKU Humanities Research Center, “Chinese Theater Collaborative” project launched by The Institute for Chinese Studies and the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University, in collaboration with the Advanced Institute for Global Chinese Studies (Lingnan University), Yang Shousong Studio, and DKU Kunqu Club.

五月，春光正好，昆杜校园将迎来由郭冉教授和姚卉教授举办的昆曲文化周，邀请各位共同领略昆曲的独特魅力。此次活动得到了昆山杜克大学图书馆、昆山杜克大学语言文化中心、昆山杜克大学当代中国研究中心、昆山杜克大学人文研究中心、“华语戏聚”项目（由俄亥俄州立大学中国研究院与东亚语言文学系及岭南大学环球中国文化高等研究院发起）、杨守松工作室和昆杜曲社等合作伙伴的大力支持。

Timetable

5/10/24

15:00 Library Atrium

Guided Viewing of Yang Shousong Collection

19:30 CCT Theatre

Student Performances

5/11/24

08:30 Library Teahouse 

Conference Presentations & Panels

17:20 Library East Wing 

Chinese Theater Collaborative Launch

19:30 CCT Theatre

Kunshan Contemporary Kunju Theatre Performance

5/12/24

09:00 Library Teahouse 

Singing Gathering

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