On the evening of June 25, a special performance of the drama Shenhai Yangniuren, or Deep-sea Cattlemen, was staged at the Hunan Grand Theatre. It is a large-scale original drama production funded by the China National Arts Fund for 2025 and created by the Hunan Drama Theatre. The drama tells the story of Hunan-born scientist and Hunan University of Science and Technology Professor Wan Buyan. Professor Wan was honored with the title "Role Model of the Times" in recognition of his dedication to leading a team to develop the "Manatee" deep-sea drilling rig system, making pioneering contributions to the research and development of deep-sea exploration technologies and equipment in China. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

On the evening of June 25, a special performance of the drama Shenhai Yangniuren, or Deep-sea Cattlemen, was staged at the Hunan Grand Theatre. It is a large-scale original drama production funded by the China National Arts Fund for 2025 and created by the Hunan Drama Theatre. The drama tells the story of Hunan-born scientist and Hunan University of Science and Technology Professor Wan Buyan. Professor Wan was honored with the title "Role Model of the Times" in recognition of his dedication to leading a team to develop the "Manatee" deep-sea drilling rig system, making pioneering contributions to the research and development of deep-sea exploration technologies and equipment in China. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

On the evening of June 25, a special performance of the drama Shenhai Yangniuren, or Deep-sea Cattlemen, was staged at the Hunan Grand Theatre. It is a large-scale original drama production funded by the China National Arts Fund for 2025 and created by the Hunan Drama Theatre. The drama tells the story of Hunan-born scientist and Hunan University of Science and Technology Professor Wan Buyan. Professor Wan was honored with the title "Role Model of the Times" in recognition of his dedication to leading a team to develop the "Manatee" deep-sea drilling rig system, making pioneering contributions to the research and development of deep-sea exploration technologies and equipment in China. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Yu Jiangjiang

Chinese source: hunantoday