Yan Qinggu

Yan Qinggu is a national first-class actor with the Shanghai Jingju Theater Company, known for his contributions to the art of Peking opera. He has a deep connection to Suzhou, having spent part of his childhood there, and is remembered for his performances that bridge traditional and modern interpretations of the genre. Recently, he performed at the reopening of the historic Suzhou Kaiming Theater, reflecting on its significance in his early career.