Chen Bingcong

Chen Bingcong is a National Class One Performer and the deputy director of the Jin Liansheng Gaojia Opera Troupe of Xiamen City. A specialist in Gaojia chou (comic) and wusheng (male martial arts) roles. Chen has been recognised with a number of awards, including Excellent Director and Excellent Performance Awards from the Fujian Theatre Association, and a Chinese Theatre Festival Excellent Director Award. He has been named a Representative Bearer of National Intangible Cultural Heritage by China’s Ministry of Culture and currently serves as the vice president of the Xiamen Dramatists Association.