Chongqing - On February 24, a traditional Chinese culture show powered by metaverse was launched at the Chongqing People’s Auditorium. One eye-catching part of the release was famous Chinese artist Mei Lanfang came to the site and greeted the audience through high-techs like XR and AI.

Mei Lanfang at His Young Age, a short animation film（Photo/ the organizer）

The year 2024 marks the 130th Anniversary of the birth of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang. To commemorate the notable Chinese Peking opera artist in modern Chinese theatre, Mei Lanfang at His Young Age, a short animation film telling the story of how Mei started his career in Peking Opera at a young age, was presented to the audience. “It’s not an ordinary animation film,” Bai Weiwei, the CEO of Mei Lanfang Culture & Technology Co., LTD, said that AIGC technology was adopted in producing the film. In the film, there was virtual and genuine interaction. According to the introduction, Lian Wenqing, an inheritor of Mei School in Peking Opera, was filmed in the studio using virtual filmmaking technology. Then, this part was integrated with other parts produced by AIGC.

interactive programs (Photo/the organizer)

Meanwhile, interactive programs that allow users to become famous characters of Peking Operas were unveiled at the release. These programs will be set up at the Chongqing People’s Auditorium. Visitors can use the interactive programs and upload photos when visiting the Auditorium. Through AI and AR technologies, their images will be turned into famous characters of Peking Operas based on what they choose. What’s worth noting is that the original figure on the programs is called Meilan, a digital inheritor of Peking Opera. Her face was generated through AI technologies based on collected facial models of females from Mei Lanfang’s family and some typical oriental beauties.

Chongqing Tourism Cloud Information Technology Co., LTD and People’s Artists Palace (Chongqing) Technology & Culture Co., LTD signed a strategic cooperative agreement to promote more metaverse tourism and culture projects to be landed in Chongqing. In the future, it’s expected that more interactive AI programs will be provided to tourists at Chongqing’s iconic tourist destinations.