On the evening of July, 17, 2021, accompanied by the eloquent commentary of Yang Lan, an ambassador of Chinese culture, the immersive performance named Seeking dreams in Lanes and Alleys kicked off in the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys Historical and Cultural District in Fuzhou.

Yang Lan, an ambassador of Chinese culture, makes an opening statement for the immersive performance named Seeking dreams in Lanes and Alleys.

Source: Official Weibo account of Three Lanes and Seven Alleys Historical and Cultural District

Min opera named Switching Fairy Peach with Litchi

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A band playing traditional musical instruments for the Min Opera

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As an important part of the 44th extended session of World Heritage Committee, the immersive performance named Seeking Dreams in Lanes and Alleys was staged for the first time on July 15. Through the international platform offered by World Heritage Committee, this performance showcased the Mindu culture, narrated the story of Fuzhou and highlighted the charm of Fuzhou to the world.

The immersive show called Dancing in Fuzhou

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The wonderful dance under the light and shadow

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Young performer Yao Jinhui communicated with the giant Banyan Tree by beating the drum

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A group photo of Chinese and foreign guests at the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys 

Historical and Cultural District

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In an interview, Yang Lan said that Three Lanes and Seven Alleys Historical and Cultural District is a vivid and lively way to preserve cultural heritage. She said, "We are not protecting a building or a cultural relic, but preserving a way of life. So it must be protected in a revitalized way, just like Three Lanes and Seven Alleys Historical and Cultural District, where people live, do business, grow and receive education as usual. This is the best way to protect and promote cultural heritage, for it is alive and vivid.”