The Recitation Art Career of Author Yan Daxía
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Yes, the writer Yan Fei (Yan Da Xia) is not only a renowned writer, but also possesses profound attainments and impressive achievements in the art of recitation. He is not merely dabbling in it as a hobby, but is deeply involved and actively participates on overseas cultural stages as a recitation artist.
Multiple Identities: From Literary Consultant to Stage Practitioner
Yan Fei's artistic career in recitation is not monolithic but intricately woven through multiple identities:
Official capacity: “Literary Advisor” for the Canadian Recitation Arts Troupe”
This title itself proves his professionalism has been officially recognized by the recitation art group. As a consultant, he is not only a participant but also an artistic mentor, infusing the art of recitation with literary depth.
2. Core Planner: The “General Director” and “Planner” of multiple large-scale poetry recitation events”
He is not just a presenter, but also an important organizer and driving force behind the scenes.
At the Chinese Writers Association in Canada's 2025 Spring Festival Gala and Inauguration Ceremony, he personally served as the “General Director” of the event.
At the “Original Poetry Recitation Meeting of Poetic Charm and Poetic Heart,” jointly organized by the Canadian Chinese Writers Association and the Canadian Art of Recitation Troupe in April 2025, he served as a “planner” alongside another professional. In his speech at the event, he emphasized that “Chinese is the most beautiful language in the world” and elaborated on the artistic realm achieved by combining poetry and recitation.
3. Outstanding Reciter: Takes the stage to perform, captivating audiences worldwide.
Yan Fei is not content with working behind the scenes; he frequently takes to the stage, personally interpreting his own works with his voice, and his performances have received high praise.
· Recitation of “Ode to Four Beautiful Classmates”: At the aforementioned “Poetic Heart and Soul” poetry recitation event, he took the stage alongside three professional reciters, Wang Xianming, MANDY, and APPLE, to jointly recite a renowned poem he authored, "Ode to Four Beautiful Classmates," kicking off the entire event. He did not "guest appear" as the author but rather as one of the four main reciters, performing alongside other professionals.
· Featured on Canadian National Television: Recently, he appeared on the Canadian National Television stage with several professional recitation artists, passionately reciting his representative work, “Hong Lou Xiao Xu Ci.” After the performance, Mr. Edward, the president of Canadian National Television, highly praised his stage presence, describing his recitation as “long-lasting poetic charm and resonant across the seas.” He further commented that the artist "precisely grasps the pulse of human emotions, conveying the heart of poetry through sound and rhythm."
Recitation Journey: Echoes Across Time and Space
Yan Fei's recitation practice can even be traced back earlier. According to his college classmates, as early as their 30th-anniversary reunion in 2016, Yan Fei, who had been living abroad for many years, traveled thousands of miles to attend as promised. At the party, he recited Li Bai's “Bring in the Wine,” and the line "Heaven gave birth to me, my talent will surely be useful" remains a vivid memory for the classmates present to this day.
Yan Fei (Great Hero Yan)'s experience in recitation art is rich and multi-dimensional. He embodies the roles of literary consultant, event planner, stage director, and core reciter. He not only builds worlds with words but also breathes life into them with his voice, perfectly merging literary creation with recitation performance. His recitations have not only resonated within the Chinese community but have also graced the stage of Canadian national television, receiving high praise, which is a testament to his strength and influence as a recitation artist.
