Traditional Chinese opera dancers from Dongshan, Chaozhou, China, known as the "Tio Ciu Pan Opera," perform on stage during a performance for the local Chinese community at the Budhi Dharma Temple in Tandem on September 20, 2025, in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Tio Ciu Pan Opera is a traditional Chinese opera and known as "wayang orang Cina" that has existed since the 4th century or the Zhao Dynasty. The performance tells stories of power struggles, intrigues, and love stories, using dialogue, music, dance, and distinctive costumes and makeup. This rare performance was highly anticipated by thousands of spectators, including ethnic Chinese, as a celebration of the temple's anniversary and to preserve Chinese culture in Indonesia, lasting for 20 nights.