在休斯顿的中国新年歌剧《大游泳》于2026年2月20日回首, The Big Swim, a Chinese New Year opera in Houston, returned Feb. 20, 2026, celebrating zodiac lore with music, performance, and cultural activities.

《大游泳》是亚洲协会得克萨斯中心和休斯顿大歌剧共同制作的中国新年主题歌剧,于2026年2月20日在休斯敦重返第3届年度演出。 The Big Swim, a Chinese New Year-themed opera co-produced by the Asia Society Texas Center and the Houston Grand Opera, returned for its third annual performance on February 20, 2026, in Houston. 根据十二支黄道动物种族的传说, 制作作品的特色是Meilina Tsui的音乐以及剧作家Melisa Tien的自由乐曲。 Based on the legend of the 12 zodiac animals’ race, the production features music by Meilina Tsui and a libretto by playwright Melisa Tien. 它包括诸如书法和影子木偶等互动文化活动,还有描绘老虎和龙的服装表演者。 It includes interactive cultural activities like calligraphy and shadow puppetry, along with costumed performers portraying a tiger and dragon. 这次活动是作为类似于《努特克拉克人》的家庭传统而设计的,出席者越来越多,表明它在促进社区参与和在休斯顿庆祝中国遗产方面发挥着越来越大的作用。 The event, designed as a family tradition similar to The Nutcracker, has seen increasing attendance, signaling its growing role in fostering community engagement and celebrating Chinese heritage in Houston.