A "jiang gu" performance on the streets of Xiamen, Fujian Province. /CGTN
A "jiang gu" performance on the streets of Xiamen, Fujian Province. /CGTN
A "jiang gu" performance on the streets of Xiamen, Fujian Province. /CGTN
A "jiang gu" performance on the streets of Xiamen, Fujian Province. /CGTN
The city of Xiamen has a tradition called "jiang gu," or "speaking old." Often performed in teahouses or even out in the street, it's a combination of storytelling, stand-up and improv that sees a performer reenacting local folk stories, often while interacting with the audience.