TIANJIN, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- In north China's Tianjin, winter may be cold, but the atmosphere inside Xiangsheng theaters is fervent. Xiangsheng, or crosstalk comedy, is a popular form of entertainment for citizens in this city. Young performers skillfully blend fashionable elements into traditional acts, and with the help of the internet and short-video platforms, Tianjin-style crosstalk has attracted audience nationwide. It has not only become a vibrant cultural tourism landmark for the city, but also injected new vitality into Tianjin's development as an international consumption center.