Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting performs poses that can take months to perfect, and leave more than a few bruises.
The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens.
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How dedication preserves the magic of traditional Chinese theatre
On a Sunday afternoon in Beijing, applause rises from a modern theatre as Zhang Wanting performs a breathtaking pose in The ...
Stepping into Huguang Huiguan, or Huguang Guild Hall in Beijing, people who come to watch a resident musical may find the venue a heart of tradition and innovation. It comes alive with Jinfeng Yulu, ...
BEIJING – “Why are you going to a Peking opera? It’s slow, boring and you can’t even understand what they’re saying half the time!” That was the reaction Karolina Shab, a 26-year-old Polish student ...
This year marks the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, which began in 1905 with the film “Dingjun Mountain.” Fittingly for a country with a rich, centuries-old opera tradition, this first domestic ...
Scenes from Man Jiang Hong and The Tale Under the Willow Shade (top and below). Photos Provided to China Daily China National Peking Opera Company presents five award-winning productions to celebrate ...
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