Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Artists of the National Ballet of China perform during a dressed rehearsal of "The Peony Pavilion" in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2026. The ballet drama is officially staged here from July 22 to 26. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)