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The People's Diva

Episode 3 of 10

The concerns, goals and aspirations of people caught up in China's rapid drive for change. Looks at Xiao Ya and her passion for yue ju - a form of Chinese opera.

Documentary focusing on the concerns, goals and aspirations of individuals and communities caught in the midst of China's rapid drive for change. The programme is based in and around Shanghai.

Xiao Ya is no ordinary diva. After a spell living in the USA, she returned to Shanghai to devote herself to her passion, yue ju - a traditional form of Chinese opera that is under threat.

15 minutes

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