China News Service, Xi'an, March 27th: Croatian couple whose "home" is Xi'an: a foreign country is like a hometown, using plays to promote cultural exchanges
Author Li Yifan Alina
"In the years of working and living in Xi'an, I have been deeply attracted by this place, and Chinese culture has also brought us a lot of inspiration." said Croatian actress Vitomila Loncar, who and her husband hope to make operas that can be used work, etc., to promote mutual understanding between the people of Croatia and China, and to promote cultural exchanges.
Vitomira Loncar is an actress and producer from Croatia, she has created around 60 theatrical roles and produced over 80 theatrical performances.
Her husband, Ibiza Simic, is a director of children's plays.
In 2016, Vitomira Lonchar and Ibiza Simic received job invitations from many cities in China. They traveled around China to appreciate the customs and culture of China, and finally settled in Xi'an.
Vitomira Lonchar and Ibiza Simic love to travel around China.
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"Xi'an is a city where the ancient and the modern meet. The modern has retained the past and has its own unique charm." Vitomila Lonchar used "home" to evaluate the feeling of Xi'an.
She told reporters that she loves this place, and her hometown is like her hometown.
Now she leads Chinese students in drama workshops at Xi'an Eurasia College.
"Chinese culture and art are very attractive. We like to go to concerts and watch various performances with Chinese cultural elements. I especially like Qin Opera and often go to the city walls to enjoy it." Vitomila Lonchar said , She believes that Xi'an should vigorously promote Qin Opera, so that young people can feel the charm of understanding the ancient Qin Opera.
Several of her Chinese students are good at singing Qin Opera, and she instructs them to interpret today's life in a modern performance form, injecting fresh energy into Qin Opera.
Vitomira Lonchar and Ibiza Simic love to travel around China.
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During these years of living and working in China, Ibiza Simic was also deeply fascinated by the mysterious oriental culture. He created and directed "Terracotta-Boy" based on the Terracotta Warriors, and created and directed the children's drama "Zhuangzi" based on "Zhuangzi". HunDun.
He told reporters that he plans to continue to create based on the elements of traditional Chinese culture such as The Classic of Mountains and Seas, blending the modern and the ancient, so that children can experience the culture and wisdom conveyed by the play.
In their spare time, the husband and wife like to take buses of different routes to experience the city of Xi'an, enjoy a different and firework-like bus trip, see the life of the local people on the running bus, and observe the city, " Taste" the development and change of the city.
Vitomila Lonchar also opened the "Vita's life in China" channel on a foreign video platform to share the interesting daily life in Xi'an and travel diaries around China.
With her lens, you can visit Chinese scenic spots, authentic delicacies, and "taste" local restaurants such as "Spicy Tang" on the street in the cloud.
Netizens from many countries have learned about China through her sharing.
Vitomira Lonchar also used her own shooting with a "Western" perspective to capture the beautiful moments of "Chinese style".
"It is my mission to promote the understanding and exchanges between Croatia and China." Vitomila Loncar told reporters that through her own efforts, she has connected more young people from Croatia and China, established a bridge of communication, and returned to Croatia Later, through his own experience, he spared no effort to publicize the China he knew, so that more Croatian people could understand a more real China.
"Settling in China and living in Xi'an is the biggest decision of my life." Vitomila Lonchar told reporters that this charming city still has many places to attract them, and the two plan to continue living here in the future. , "Explore" more beauty.
In addition, it will continue to "absorb energy" from Chinese culture and re-create and start again with the mission of cultural exchange.
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