clang clang... the hand-cranked bell rang on the deck of the "Zhiyin", "Tonight is the 2000th time the 'Zhiyin' crossed the Wuhan Second Yangtze River Bridge." On the evening of March 10, the Yangtze River's first drifting multi-dimensional experience drama "Zhiyinhao" ushered in its 2,000th performance amidst the cheers of the crowd.
The audience watched the prologue performance at the "Zhiyinhao" pier with rapt attention. Photo by reporter He Xiaogang
continues to be popular
The 2000th event is a new starting point
"You must check in the 'Zhiyin Hao' when you come to Wuhan." Shining on Wuhan's "Yangtze River Spindle" for more than 6 years, the "Zhiyin Hao" has become a must-check-in item for foreign tourists coming to Wuhan. It is also the first choice for Wuhan people to entertain relatives and friends from out of town.
html On the evening of 10th, "Zhiyinhao" invited more than 300 lucky viewers to watch the "Zhiyinhao" performance for free and witness its 2,000th historical moment together. More than a hundred minutes of time travel and hundreds of different vivid characters bring an immersive audio-visual feast to the audience. The "2000th Scene" gives this encounter a more grand meaning. "I have always wanted to experience the performance of "Zhiyinhao", and today my dream finally came true! It's very shocking." Mr. Zhang, a citizen, said.Whether a drama is good or not, the audience is the "quality inspector" who has the most say. Since its first sailing on May 20, 2017, "Zhiyinhao" has used Zhiyin as a wedge to show the culture of Hankou and the story of old Wuhan from a multi-dimensional perspective through a ship, a section of the Yangtze River scenery, and the stories of individual characters, and has won praises from countless audiences. and word of mouth.
After seven years, the popularity has not diminished. On the contrary, more and more friends are boarding the "Zhiyinhao", meeting the "Zhiyinhao" and feeling the glory and dreams of this city. With 2,000 performances, "Zhiyinhao" has received more than 1.3 million tourists and attracted more than 100 domestic and foreign media reports. It has quickly become a stunning addition to Wuhan's night tourism, creating a cultural tourism miracle where every venue is sold out and tickets are hard to come by.
In 2023, "Zhiyinhao" was also selected into the 20 immersive cultural tourism new business demonstration cases and the "National Tourism Performing Arts List" announced by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and won the "Most Popular" in the 16th China Cultural Tourism General Evaluation List in 2022 Immersive Night Tour Award”.
The actors of "Zhiyinhao" are in the spotlight. Photographed by reporter He Xiaogang
Carefully crafted
2000 is just a number for a performance
Among the passengers on the ship, there are famous people such as movie stars and real estate tycoons, as well as small people such as shoemakers and newsboys. The stories of people from different walks of life are encountered on this ship. And Farewell... The "Zhiyinhao" performance is divided into three routes: a, b, and c. The content of the performances in each line is the same, but the order is different. By rationally arranging the movement lines and the flow of people, the audience will be given a more immersive viewing experience. And this also puts forward higher requirements on the actors' physical fitness and condition.
performed 2,000 times on the "Zhiyin" cruise ship. At the busiest time, the same scene was performed 12 times a day. Cheng Ziqian plays the famous opera actress Xiao Yulan in the second-floor cabin of the "Zhiyin". She told reporters that although the same actions are repeated in every performance, each performance brings her a different experience. Every time, every audience who comes on board must be treated with full enthusiasm.
has joined "Zhiyin" since 2016, and the first-generation actor Cheng Ziqian has grown up with this retro ship. In order to increase her stage performance, she studied with a professional opera teacher and performed the charm of a popular Huadan with every smile. When practicing behind the scenes, she would also write her own character biographies, read relevant books and documentaries, and deeply integrate into her role. She said this is a "required course" for every "Zhiyinhao" actor to treat their roles.
2,000 performances and tens of thousands of perfect presentations of the characters are inseparable from the meticulous attention to detail in the performances. The director team of "Zhiyinhao" will also adjust and upgrade the performance every four months. In addition to constantly polishing the details of the performance, "Zhiyinhao" will also continue to upgrade its management system and service system. Every night when there is a performance, in addition to the actors performing in front of the stage, there are also "actor supervisors" who are invisible in the crowd. Before the performance, the supervisor will hold a meeting with the actors to discuss daily matters, and will also check and care about the actors' preparation status, so that everything is fully prepared for the performance.
The "Zhiyinhao" pier is carefully decorated during the cherry blossom season.Photographed by reporter He Xiaogang
Infinite possibilities
There are more surprises than 2000
"It's fun to visit exhibitions during the day and watch dramas at night. It's also fun to spend a day in Zhiyinhao." During the Lunar New Year that just passed, "Zhiyinhao" offered a new daytime entertainment The project "Time Pier" has been successfully launched, once again extending the "Zhiyin" brand business format. Understand the size of Jiangcheng and appreciate the beauty of Jiangcheng in another way.
This ship has been transformed into a "museum of time", recreating the century-old history of Wuhan. "River, boats, and people" constitute a living museum on the Yangtze River. From the moment visitors enter the "Zhiyinhao" pier, they begin an immersive journey to experience Wuhan's modern history and culture. When you are tired of shopping, you can enjoy elegant afternoon tea in the cafe on the 4th floor, or go to the trestle for a hot snack. Nowadays, many shops such as 7-eleven convenience store, specialty fried dumplings and Luxihe peach cakes have settled in Zhanqiao Commercial Street, and more Internet celebrity brands will appear here in the future.
Fireworks in March, spring cherry blossoms are flying, and snow-like petals also fly to the "Time Pier". In the 2024 Wuhan flower viewing season, the "Bloom a Flower in Your Heart" event also kicked off colorfully at the "Time Wharf". During the event, "Time Pier" will create a themed photo area around the elements of "flowers" and "books", and hold themed interactive check-in activities such as "Spring Reading" and "Spring Letters". Visitors who participate will have the opportunity to receive exquisite gifts. Starting from March 8, "Zhiyinhao" has joined hands with East Lake Moshan Cherry Blossom Garden to jointly launch "Knowing the Cherry Blossoms with You" and "Knowing the Cherry Blossoms Time" themed packages, providing tourists with a double feast of cherry blossom viewing and theater viewing.
reflects history into reality, constantly explores the "Zhiyinhao" of cross-border cooperation, relies on the main axis of the Yangtze River in Wuhan, creates the concept of "culture +", and forms a Wuhan vocabulary with an international style. "Every voyage of 'Zhiyin Hao' and every performance of 'Zhiyin Hao' is an affectionate confession of art and a sincere commitment to the audience." The person in charge of Wuhan Chaozong Cultural Tourism Company, the operator of "Zhiyin Hao" According to the introduction, in the future, they will continue to break through and innovate, cultivate and create new business formats in the direction of urban derivatives, cultural performances, drama education, etc., further enrich the theme of daytime Yangtze River main axis tour activities, and form an all-weather upgraded version of the "Zhiyinhao" series of brand activities, allowing More people feel Wuhan’s profound cultural heritage. "As the name of this art ship implies, 'Zhiyinhao' is willing to become each other's bosom friends with every audience and witness the power of culture together."
(Changjiang Daily reporter Hou Yuqian, correspondent Jiang Chao)
[Editor: Wang Rongfei 】
【Source: Changjiang Daily-Changjiang Net】
