Chao Li and Manhan Opera

Early stage experience and ongoing work to document, study and share Manhan Opera.

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From performance to preservation

Chao Li’s connection to Manhan Opera began with childhood performance. He describes performing during his primary and middle school years before stepping away from regular stage work. In adulthood, his focus has continued through research, documentation and cultural outreach. His published record includes three articles from 2018 and performing-arts honors issued in Baotou.

3articles published in 2018, verified in complete periodical issues
2selected performing-arts honors issued in Baotou
Todaydocumentation, research and cultural outreach

Published research

The citations follow the actual periodical issues. This website does not reproduce the complete publications.

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September 2018

Research on the history and development of Manhan Opera

Qingchun Suiyue, mid-month issue, p. 42

October 2018

Analysis and research on Manhan Opera

Qingchun Suiyue, mid-month issue, p. 45

Vol. 31, no. 3

The musical form of The Legend of Fengzhoutan

Yishu Keji, 2018, p. 81

Selected performing-arts record

Two honors issued in Baotou provide a specific record of Chao Li’s performing-arts work.

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2005

Baotou Top Ten Actors

Certificate issued by the Baotou Municipal Bureau of Culture.

2007

Best Young Actor

Recognition in the “Xiaolihua Cup” stage-performance program, issued by the Baotou Municipal Bureau of Culture.

Documenting and sharing Manhan Opera

Chao Li leads this independent English- and Spanish-language documentation project. It connects introductory explanations with sources and his published research, helping readers explore Manhan Opera and discuss its cultural preservation.

Current public role

Chao Li has confirmed that he currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Inner Mongolia General Chamber of Commerce and is authorized to disclose this information.

How evidence is handled

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