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Sichuan Opera, to Appreciate Face-changing Skills
Characterized by unique solos, refined acting, rich percussion, and talented comedians, Sichuan Opera is a noted local opera prevailing in southwestern China provinces. Sichuan Opera features vivid, humorous narration, singing and acrobatics with stylized movements and exquisite acting.
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Kunqu Opera, Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
Originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) in the lower Yangtze Valley, Kunqu Opera is said to be the mother of all Chinese operas and is one of the oldest forms of opera still existing in China. Among the earliest genres of drama, the traditional performing art was named for its birthplace. Thus ...
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Tibetan Opera, the Living Fossil of Tibetan Culture
Reputed as the living fossil of traditional Tibetan culture, Tibetan Opera boasts a history of more than 600 years, which is about 400 years longer than China's national treasure, the Peking Opera. The Tibetan people have long cherished this important folk art, which has become a source of identit...
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Qinqiang Opera, the Forefather of Chinese Operas
Originated in the Yellow River Valley of Shaanxi and Gansu provinces in northwest China, Qinqiang Opera is a local opera that mainly thrives in Shaanxi, as well as the neighboring provinces like Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
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Hunan Huagu Opera, Performing Art of the Masses
With a history of more than 200 years, Hunan Huagu Opera is a famous local opera of central China's Hunan province. It has a complete set of roles, various arias and very strong expressive power. It is a unique traditional local art form of wide popularity in central and eastern China.
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Ping Opera, Opera Art of North China
As a local opera of north China, Ping Opera is popular in Beijing, Tianjin, north and northeast China. Ping Opera borrowed the tunes and acting style of Beijing Opera, Hebei Clapper Opera, shadow show and drum melody, thus developed its own style.
History and Features of Ping opera
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Shaoxing Opera, the Interpretation of Romantic Love Stories
As a relatively new local Chinese opera, Shaoxing Opera is popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River. Shaoxing Opera was originated in Shaoxing region of northeastern Zhejiang Province, which belonged to the Yue State in ancient times, thus it was popularly known as Yue Opera or Yueju.
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Henan Opera, the Reflection of Local Lives
Originated in Henan Province, Henan Opera, also called Yu Opera is one of China's most popular national opera forms. Yu Opera is called so for Henan's one-character abbreviation is Yu. And Henan Opera is noted as Henan Bangzi or Henan High Tune by the natives.
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Huangmei Opera, an Enduring Folk Art of China
Huangmei Opera, also called Huangmei Tune or Caicha Opera, is one of the most noted traditional operas in China among Peking Opera, Shaoxing Opera, Ping Opera and Henan Opera.
Huangmei Opera was originated in Huangmei County in Hubei province during the 18th century when Chinese local operas...
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Peacock Dance, the Essence of Dai Ethnic Culture
Situated on the southwest boarder of China and enjoying a tropical weather and nature, Yunnan has nurtured the Dai people’s tradition and culture. As a precious bird in the sub-tropical zone, the peacock is beautiful and tame. To the Dai ethnic group, it stands for auspiciousness and beauty....
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