Peking opera is a classic form of Chinese performance art, combining the music of Chinese instruments, costume, face-painting, literature and history.
But beyond the striking visuals and rich sounds, what deeper meanings and stories does Peking Opera actually convey?
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But beyond the striking visuals and rich sounds, what deeper meanings and stories does Peking Opera actually convey?
#PekingOpera #Culture #Opera
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00:00Peking opera, or Jinju, is a classic form of Chinese performance art, combining the
00:14music of Chinese instruments, costume, face painting, literature and history.
00:22It arose in Beijing over 200 years ago, during the Mid-Qing dynasty.
00:29There are four main characters, the Sheng, who are gentlemen, Dan, who are women, Jing,
00:40who are men of strong character, and Chou, who are clowns.
00:45Each character has a different age, gender and social status.
00:52Performers use four main skills, namely song, speech, dance acting and combat.
01:13And the highest aim of performers is to put beauty into every motion.
01:21Today, Peking opera is regarded as a quintessential form of Chinese culture.