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A delegation of Peking Opera artists visited Australia to promote and spread China opera.

Sun Yumin, a master artist, held a formal ceremony to welcome President Zhou Guilan as his disciple.

China's operas are extensive and profound. This article is transferred from [China Peking Opera Art Network], please indicate the source. In order to promote and develop China traditional opera culture and Chinese Peking Opera, let overseas friends know and appreciate Chinese Peking Opera. A delegation of seven Peking Opera artists headed by Sun Yumin, a master of Peking Opera, came to to attend the 5th anniversary celebration of China Opera Art Association. They came to beautiful Australia with wonderful Chinese Peking Opera and angelic congratulations. In Australia, they are not only warmly received by the leaders and fans of the association, but also loved by overseas Chinese. No matter where you go, you will be recognized by unknown opera fans and enjoy the happiness brought by opera art with them. The artist's personality charm has attracted countless opera lovers, who are all excited to take pictures in foreign countries as a souvenir.

At the reception of China World Hotel, artists were warmly welcomed by overseas Chinese leaders from all walks of life in Sydney and loved by opera lovers. Their wonderful performances showed the incomparable charm of Chinese Peking Opera to friends in Australia. At the welcome meeting, under the warm auspices of President Zhou and the famous program host, and with the cooperation of the vice-president, the whole venue was filled with joy and friendship.

At the welcome meeting, under the warm congratulations of cultural consuls, masters of art and overseas Chinese leaders from all walks of life, President Zhou of the Association took the initiative to invite the artist Mr. Wang Rukun to sing the farewell song of Wild Pig Forest. Their cooperative performance is unexpected, tacit cooperation, rich in sound and emotion, exquisite in art and very popular. What's more, Teacher Sun sang the song Susan Qi Jie in Chinese, English and Japanese, which was really a stunt. Her explanation of Beijing Opera schools was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, which gave the friends present a knowledge class on Beijing Opera and set off the climax of Beijing Opera fever. The artist's speech and her chorus "Farewell My Concubine" with President Zhou moved the friends present, and also moved her to carry forward the spirit of Peking Opera and cheered their wonderful singing. Dancer Jin Donghai's dance performance and graceful movements give people beautiful enjoyment. On that evening, Wu Meiqi, head of the Yue Opera Troupe of Shanghai Association of Australia, gave a congratulatory message and sang wonderful clips of Yue Opera, which added a lot of color to the party. She deserves to be a famous teacher. She showed everyone the charm of Yue Opera and welcomed the wonderful programs at the meeting. Let the friends present have enough addiction to going to the opera.

In order to strengthen friendly exchanges, President Zhou and Honorary President Yang Dongdong specially arranged for artists to visit ambassadors and cultural counsellors in Canberra. Our artists and opera lovers happily went to Canberra to meet with Ambassador Zhang and Cultural Counselor Li, and the host and guest got together. Master Sun personally presented his literary performances and works to Ambassador Zhang, and had a cordial and friendly conversation with Ambassador Zhang, which moved people to tears. The artists took photos with the ambassador and recorded this unforgettable moment.

In order to promote China opera, at the invitation of President Huang Zhaobang of china welfare institute, accompanied by President Zhou and President Yang Dongdong, all members of the delegation participated in the "Harmony Day" of China Immigrants Welfare Association. Artists set up venues together, sang Peking Opera for government officials and friends in china welfare institute, and introduced the essence of China art to foreign friends. Their performances were welcomed and loved by foreign friends. The whole venue was dignified and elegant, packed, and the atmosphere was harmonious and friendly.

In order to prosper the national culture, Master Sun, who has worked hard, has recently won the glorious title of being full of peaches and plums. In order to spread Peking Opera, the master of art wisely decided to formally hold an apprentice ceremony and formally accept President Zhou as his disciple and the 80th apprentice. This move is of far-reaching significance, and she makes Xunpai art go to the world and carry it forward. It is of far-reaching significance for President Zhou to accept this long-term honor. At the ceremony, Mr. Sun's inculcation touched people's hearts. President Zhou said that he would make persistent efforts, continue to carry forward the struggle spirit of the association for five years, and create greater glories. At the same time, she is deeply gratified that this association has achieved today's achievements, and once again thanks all friends from all walks of life who support them.

The arrival of the artists' delegation gave glory and strength to the association, and thanked the artists for their hard work and selfless contribution.

Sun Yumin, a famous Peking Opera figure, is the principal of Peking Opera School. He was born in 1940, and his ancestral home is Shanghai. 10 years old, admitted to Beijing Art Training Opera School, started to learn martial arts, and then worked in Hua Dan. He studied under Zhao Qixia, Li Jinhong, Zhao Dexun and Gao Yuqian. From 65438 to 0953, he transferred to Beijing Theatre School and studied opera from Zhang Junqiu. 1959 was assigned to Xun Huisheng Peking Opera Troupe after graduation. 1963 Transferred to Mei Lanfang Theatre. 1966 During the Cultural Revolution, he was sent to Henan Peking Opera Troupe. During this period, he was crippled by persecution and attempted suicide, lame in his right foot and paralyzed in his sickbed for five years. After hard training, he returned to the stage at 1978.

Representative repertoires: Da, Ying Xiong Ji, Thirteen Sisters, Drunk Imperial concubine, Si Fan, Qiu Jiang, Fairy Scattered Flowers, Legend of White Snake, Butterfly Cup, Matchmaker's Love Story, Yutangchun, etc. The Generation of Empress, Complaints of Dumb Girls, Double Jade Destiny, Cuiping Mountain, Sitting on a Building to Kill Cherish, Song Gong's Strange Injustice, Crazy Dream, Chen Sanliang, The Story of the Roar of Lions, etc.

Awards: The Second Chinese Drama Plum Blossom Award; The first Mei Lanfang Gold Award; Lifetime Achievement Award for Best Artist in Asia awarded by Florida, USA; National March 8th Red Flag Bearer; Advanced individuals in the national cultural system; National model workers, etc.

He has served as member of the Standing Committee of Beijing Municipal People's Congress, CPPCC, assistant to China's drama director, member of Beijing Writers Association, visiting professor of Hebei University, director of the International Oriental Culture Research Association, etc.