Chang'e, the moon goddess, is one of the best-loved figures in Chinese folklore. 

At China Media Group's 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, singers Wu Bixia and Cai Chengyu bring her story to the stage in Guanghan Palace. With Zide Guqin Studio, the performance blends opera-style singing, pop vocals and traditional Chinese music, while Ma-style shadow puppetry from Anhui Province, a traditional folk art, adds the legend's imagery.

Music, shadow puppetry and dance come together in a romantic Mid-Autumn scene.