Artists perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Tianjin Theatre Festival in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 20, 2026. The festival kicked off here on Sunday. A total of 99 plays and 421 performances will be staged during the event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

　　Artists perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Tianjin Theatre Festival in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 20, 2026. The festival kicked off here on Sunday. A total of 99 plays and 421 performances will be staged during the event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

　　Artists interact with audience during the 2026 Tianjin Theatre Festival in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 20, 2026. The festival kicked off here on Sunday. A total of 99 plays and 421 performances will be staged during the event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

　　Artists stage a drama during the 2026 Tianjin Theatre Festival in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 20, 2026. The festival kicked off here on Sunday. A total of 99 plays and 421 performances will be staged during the event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

　　Artists perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Tianjin Theatre Festival in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 20, 2026. The festival kicked off here on Sunday. A total of 99 plays and 421 performances will be staged during the event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)