The Dancing Goddess: Mei Lanfang in America

In 1930, a true icon of the Chinese scene overturned the codes of Western theater. Mei Lanfang, an absolute virtuoso of the Peking Opera, began a historic tour across North America, launching this thousand-year-old art form under the global spotlight. This multimedia journey pays tribute to the elegance and genius of this extraordinary artist, whose performances redefined the standards of dance and singing in the 20th century. Through valuable archives, the public captures the scale of an inheritance that continues to inspire contemporary creators. This cultural event will take place in New York from March 12 to July 12, 2026, offering a previously unseen perspective on him who was the first great ambassador of modern Chinese culture.