Cast members of the musical "Luduan" perform at the Beijing Overseas Chinese Town Grand Theatre, in Beijing, on Jan 15, 2024. (JIANG DONG / CHINA DAILY)

BEIJING - The musical Luduan, produced by the Palace Museum, took center stage at a Beijing theater on Thursday, with further February performances scheduled.

Named after a unicorn in Chinese mythology, the images of Luduan can be found in many places in the Palace Museum.  

A cast member of the musical "Luduan" performs at the Beijing Overseas Chinese Town Grand Theatre, in Beijing, on Jan 15, 2024. (JIANG DONG / CHINA DAILY)

Inspired by this auspicious creature, the musical unfolds a series of captivating stories involving the protagonist, Little Luduan, and its family members consisting of cultural relics. The storyline also reflects innovative ways of inheriting cultural relics.

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The musical is scheduled for performances on February 15-17 and February 23-25 at the Beijing Overseas Chinese Town Grand Theatre.

Cast members of the musical "Luduan" perform at the Beijing Overseas Chinese Town Grand Theatre, in Beijing, on Jan 15, 2024. (JIANG DONG / CHINA DAILY)

In addition, the Palace Museum's official website recently launched an online exhibition to celebrate the Chinese New Year, showcasing dragon-themed images and videos, as well as panoramic displays of dragon elements in architecture.