Huangpu Theatre

　　Huangpu Theatre is situated at the intersection of Beijing East Road and Guizhou Road in the city center of Shanghai. The education base spans around 400 square meters and the exhibition hall is divided into four sections: the foyer, the origin of the national anthem, the singing of the national anthem, and the national anthem and Huangpu Theatre. The exhibition makes extensive use of historical materials, photographs, artifacts, relief sculptures, and multimedia to showcase the classic cultural themes of this outstanding historical building. It authentically reflects the historical development of the national anthem and promotes the great spirit of patriotism.

　　Originally named the Jinchen Grand Theatre, Huangpu Theatre was built in 1933. In its early days, it premiered numerous left-leaning progressive films such as Life, Song of the Fishermen, and Children of Troubled Times, which caused a sensation and earned it the reputation of the "Palace of National Films." On May 24, 1935, the March of the Volunteers, with lyrics and music composed by Tian Han and Nie Er, premiered here as the theme song of the film Children of Troubled Times and quickly spread, making Huangpu Theatre the true birthplace of the national anthem. In 1935, a memorial service for Nie Er was held at the Jinchen Grand Theatre. In 1958, the theatre was renamed “Huangpu Theatre” upon the proposal and personal inscription of Premier Zhou Enlai. In 2008, the “The National Anthem Was Sung Here” Patriotic Education Base exhibition hall was renovated and expanded. In 2009, Huangpu Theatre was officially designated as a “Shanghai Patriotic Education Base.”

　　Address: No. 780, Beijing East Road, Huangpu District

　　Postal Code: 200001

　　Phone: 63229103 Fax: 63229103

　　Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–11:30 AM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

　　Public Transport: Buses 15, 18, 19, 21, 37, 64; Metro Lines 1, 2, 8 (People’s Square Station)