2009 December

Chinese Opera stage photo - Quju Opera Shi Yuzhuo Pictures 1/10

Kunqu, a form of Chinese opera that originated in the district of Kunshan (by Suzhou), boasts a history of more than 600 years. It is the richest and most ancient of Chinese opera forms, with a continuous stage tradition unrivalled by any musical theater in the world.

Xi is the daily wear for everybody, wit the decorative designs varying from one type of characters to another. The male character in the picture have xi on.

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One against Three tells the story of four friends who are appointed to official posts after emerging victors in imperial examinations. Their friendship breaks up when three of them become corrupt and is punished by the one who remains upright. Its debut became an instant hit a few decades ago, in which two master performing artists of Peking Opera, Zhou Xinfang and Ma Lianliang,played.

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