Editor's note: This week's events include an epic opera featuring the Red Army's Long March spirit, an art festival at Beijing's top artistic district, as well as a stage play directed by an outstanding Russian director centered around a love story. Here are three events you don't want to miss.

1. Chinese epic opera 'The Long March'

The opera "The Long March," adapted from the true history of the Red Army's Long March, faithfully shows the hardships along a trek of 25,000 li (12,500 km) from south China to northern Shaanxi province from 1934 to 1936. This epic effort started a new great march toward national independence and liberation. 

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Beijing

Dates: Sept. 29 - Oct. 7

2. 2021 Beijing 798 Art Festival

2021 Beijing 798 Art Festival kicked off on Sept. 26 and will last for one month. Public events include many thematic art exhibitions, street graffiti, and fashionable artistic fairs. 

Venue: 798 Art District, Beijing

Dates: Sept. 26 - Oct. 26

3. Stage play 'Love Letter'

Directed by renowned Russian dramatist Yury Eremin, "Love Letter" tells a love story between Andy and Melissa through their romantic correspondences. 

Venue: Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai

Dates: Oct. 9-10

Cultural events of the week: Sept. 27 - Oct. 3

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