In a vibrant display of cultural exchange, Peng Liyuan and Brigitte Macron visited Beijing's iconic Beijing People’s Art Theatre (BPAT) on December 5, 2025. The spouses of Chinese and French leaders explored the theater’s rich legacy, bonding over shared artistic passions. 🌟
Dressed in elegant yet understated outfits, the duo delved into BPAT’s cross-border collaborations, including its groundbreaking 2019 performance of Teahouse at France’s Festival d’Avignon. Peng highlighted how the play’s French debut 'opened a new chapter for Sino-French cultural dialogue.'
Their tour included a behind-the-scenes look at the stage design for Teahouse—a masterpiece depicting 20th-century Chinese society—and a lively chat with actors. Brigitte praised BPAT’s 2024 adaptation of Molière’s The Miser, calling it 'a fresh bridge between our literary traditions.' 🎬
The visit also spotlighted BPAT’s 2025 International Theatre Invitation Exhibition, which featured France’s avant-garde drama Les Paravents—a first full staging in China. 'Art transcends borders,' Peng remarked, as Brigitte nodded in agreement.
With Sino-French ties stronger than ever, this cultural rendezvous proves that theatre isn’t just about drama—it’s diplomacy in motion. 🌍✨
