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Kunqu |
| Kunqu, or Kunshanqiang, first appeared in the late Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), some 600 years ago, in the lower Yangtze Valley. |
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The Forefather of Chinese Opera - Qinqiang
Also dubbed Luantan, Qinqiang Opera is a local Chinese opera that mainly thrives in north China’s Shaanxi Province, as well as its neighboring regions in Northwest China, like Gansu and Qinghai provinces and the Ningxia Hui and Xinjiang Uygur autonomous regions. |
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Sichuan Opera
As a renowned local opera mainly prevailing in Southwestern China's Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou, Sichuan Opera is characterized by unique solos, refined acting, rich percussion and talented comedians, whose skills are unparalleled in the world. |
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Yueju Opera
In the early 20th century, a form of opera called Luodi Changshu Diao was popular in the area of Shengxian County in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. |
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Cantonese Opera
Cantonese Opera is popular in Guangdong, south of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Hong Kong and Macao. |
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Basic Skills
The basic skills include dance movements, and special acrobatic movements while singing or reciting. It is very important for all opera actors and actresses to master these basic skills. |
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Stage Props in Peking Opera
Qimo (stage props) is the name for all stage properties and some simple decorations. The term first occurred in the Jin Dynasty (265-420). |
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