China Opera, Traditional performance, Peking Opera, face changing show, Chinese Acrobatics

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Travelers to China derive immense joy from the famed Peking Opera, Chinese acrobatics and as well as the traditional music and folk dances. China boasts more than 300 forms of traditional opera, one local opera is usually popular in several provinces, while one province enjoys several local operas. Known as the national opera of China, Peking Opera is the most influential and representative of all operas in China, and one of the three main theatrical systems in the world. China also has been recognized as the leading country in the acrobatics field because of showing superb skills of Chinese acrobats. There are many places in China where acrobatics is a local specialty, in particular, Wuqiao in Hebei Province has gained a shining reputation both at home and abroad. Most tourists come to china to select four top shows to get roughly understanding the verified and elegant Chinese performance. Peking Opera in Beijing: It took shape in the early 19th century in Beijing, hence the name. Peking Opera is a unique art combining drama, singing, music, dancing and martial arts into one. The characters of Beijing Opera are distinguishes according to sex, age and disposition. They are known as Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou; The elaborate and gorgeous facial make-up and costumes are two distinguished characteristics of Beijing Opera; The tunes of Beijing Opera are mainly composed of two styles, Erhuang and Xipi. The most popular musical instruments used in Beijing Opera is Jinghu, Yueqin, Pipa and Suona. And the art of illusion and imagination is one of Beijing Opera's most important features. The face changing show in Chengdu: The face changing, or "bianlian" in Chinese, is an important intangible cultural heritage in China. Only a few masters have grasped this skill, they know how to change Sichuan opera masks in magically quick succession. As they flourish their arms and twist their heads, their painted masks change again and again and again. Face changing got its start 300 years ago. At the beginning opera masters changed the color of their face during performances by blowing into a bowl of red, black or gold powder. The powder would adhere to their oiled skin quickly. At present the masters use the full face, painted silk mask, they can be worn in layers, as much as two-dozen thick, and be pulled off one by one. Chinese Acrobatics in Shanghai : Chinese Acrobatics is a traditional performance of art with a long history. In broad sense, acrobatics is a general designation of various exceeding skills. It used to be called Zaji or Zajiyue. Chinese Acrobatics has by now developed such artistic features as follows: It emphasizes training on waist and legs. Performers of acrobatics must have a solid foundation of physical quality. There is a popular saying which goes like "Acrobatics is the combination of Chinese Opera characterized by singing and acting, and that by acrobatic fighting; the skill of balancing can compete with the flip performance in Peking Opera". Impression Liusanjie in Yangshuo: It has been awarded one of the ten most outstanding performances in China. This performance expresses the beautiful scenery of the Li River, the colorful culture of the ethnic groups in Guangxi and the brave imagination of the excellent artists in China .It has the biggest natural stage in the world, is built in the Li River, stretches for 2 kilometers?s long with 12 mountain peaks as its background.


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