2008 August

Peking Opera is a synthesis of speech, song, dance and combat. It's known as the national opera of CHina, and is regarded by many as the most refined form of opera in the world. It features four main types of performers, one of which is Jing, the painted face male role.

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Eternity Palace is an opera about the eternal love between Tang Emperor Xuanzong (685-762) and Imperial concubine Yang.

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The story happened around 8th century B.C. - 5th century B.C., which was the Spring and Autumn period in China's history. At that time, several states co-existed. Among them, there was one state called Jin. In the Jin state, there were two senior officials. One was called Zhao Dun, a loyal official to Jin. The other was Tu Angu, a military leader. The two did not get along with each other.

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Chinese Opera stage photo - Kunqu Opera Yu Zanji Pictures 4/10