The Guiju Opera Huaqiao Rongji is adapted from the novel of the same name by Bai Xianyong and reimagined as a drama by Zhang Rensheng. 

It tells an emotional story centered on a lady called Chunmengpo, a Guilin native who runs the famous noodle shop "Huaqiao Rongji" in Taipei. Characters like Li Bancheng, Tan Dianzi, and others bond over their shared longing for their homeland.

Key cultural symbols of Guilin, such as the Huaqiao Bridge, Lijiang River, Guiju Opera, and osmanthus flowers, are woven throughout the narrative, adding depth to the characters' emotions. This production has resonated deeply with Guangxi audiences and has become a cultural emblem of Guilin.

A poster of Huaqiao Rongji. [Photo/WeChat account: guilinfestival]