Organiser fined US$72,500 over Chinese comedy star’s on-stage rewrite of revolutionary song
- WUHAN: The organiser and venue operator behind a performance by prominent Chinese comedian Guo Degang have been fined after he altered the lyrics of a well-known revolutionary song.
- Authorities had said on Aug 11 that Guo was under investigation over the late-July performance in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, following a complaint from an audience member.
- In a Monday (Sep 7) notice, the Wuhan Culture and Tourism Bureau said event organiser Jiangsu Zidiruicheng Sports Culture Development and venue operator Wuhan Zhongnan Theater Management had violated China’s regulations on the administratio
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- WUHAN: The organiser and venue operator behind a performance by prominent Chinese comedian Guo Degang have been fined after he altered the lyrics of a well-known revolutionary song.
- Authorities had said on Aug 11 that Guo was under investigation over the late-July performance in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, following a complaint from an audience member.
- In a Monday (Sep 7) notice, the Wuhan Culture and Tourism Bureau said event organiser Jiangsu Zidiruicheng Sports Culture Development and venue operator Wuhan Zhongnan Theater Management had violated China’s regulations on the administratio
Sources: CNA