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April 25th, 2010

XiangSheng

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Introduction
Xiangsheng is one of the most popular and influential types of quyi. It can be said that nobody in China…

April 25th, 2010

Shadow Figures Opera

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The Chinese
          shadow figures arts took shape during the Song Dynasty and came into
          its heyday later on. Shadow figures…

 
 
 

As mentioned earlier. specific types of facial make-up in Beijing Opera are put on the actors` faces to symbolize the…

April 25th, 2010

Roles in Beijing Opera

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In Beijing opera. there are four roles: the male and female roles. the painted-face role. and the comedic role. Every…

Beijing Opera. also called “Eastern Opera.“ is a principle tradition in Chinese culture. It is called Beijing Opera because it…

April 25th, 2010

The Origin of Lv Opera

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Lv Opera. the main local opera in Shandong Province. was once named “Make-up Dulcimer“ or “Dulcimer Opera.“ deriving from Shangdong…