習近平回信勉勵國家京劇院青年藝術工作者：堅持崇德尚藝守正創新 讓京劇藝術持續煥發時代光彩

習近平回信勉勵國家京劇院青年藝術工作者

堅持崇德尚藝守正創新

讓京劇藝術持續煥發時代光彩

新華社北京1月10日電 近日，中共中央總書記、國家主席、中央軍委主席習近平給國家京劇院青年藝術工作者回信，在國家京劇院成立70週年之際，向全體演職人員表示祝賀和問候。

習近平在回信中説，國家京劇院成立以來，貫徹黨的文藝方針政策，創排了許多經典劇目，涌現出不少優秀藝術人才，為中華戲曲百花園增添了絢麗色彩。新起點上，希望你們傳承前輩名家優良傳統，踐行藝術為民，堅持崇德尚藝、守正創新，讓京劇藝術持續煥發時代光彩，為繁榮文藝事業、建設文化強國貢獻力量。

國家京劇院是文化和旅遊部直屬國家藝術院團，前身為1955年1月成立的中國京劇院，梅蘭芳擔任首任院長，2007年更名為國家京劇院。近日，國家京劇院全體青年藝術工作者給習總書記寫信，彙報傳承京劇藝術相關情況，表達為繁榮發展京劇事業、弘揚中華優秀傳統文化而奮鬥的決心。

Xi calls on young artists to ensure Peking Opera keeps shining

BEIJING, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged young artists to ensure that traditional Peking Opera remains vibrant and relevant in the modern era.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a reply letter to young artists of China's National Peking Opera Company.

Peking Opera, a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage dating back over 200 years, is a performance art incorporating singing, reciting, acting and martial arts.

Xi called on the artists to uphold virtue and artistic excellence, and remain true to tradition while embracing innovation.

Xi extended his congratulatory greetings and warm regards to all the performers and staff of the company on its 70th anniversary.

Xi noted that since its founding, the company has delivered numerous classic performances and nurtured a rich pool of talented artists.

He expressed his hope that the company, at a new starting point, would continue to play a vital role in promoting the art form and contribute to the building of a culturally strong nation.

The National Peking Opera Company traces its origins to the China Peking Opera Company, established in January 1955, with renowned artist Mei Lanfang serving as its first president. The company adopted its current name in 2007.

The company's young artists recently wrote to Xi to share their efforts in passing down Peking Opera traditions. They pledged their dedication to advancing the art form and promoting China's rich cultural heritage. ■