The Philadelphia Chinese Opera Society’s Peking Opera performance has eight excerpts from different plays. The repertoire of Peking Opera is mainly engaged in fairy tales of preceding dynasties, important historical events, emperors, ministers and generals, geniuses and great beauties.
It is a synthesis of stylized action, singing, dialogue and mime, acrobatic fighting and dancing that depict different characters and represent a story. Peking Opera: Peking (Beijing) Opera, the most significant of all operas in China, is a form of traditional Chinese theater that emerged in the late 18 th century. It is suggested to make the booking at least 24 hours in advance.Presented by The Confucius Institute at Temple University and The Philadelphia Chinese Opera Society Book with EtripChina and enjoy the authentic old Beijing life.įarewell of a Beauty The Autumn River Fairy sending flowers The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea The Flooding of Jinshan Temple Stealing Celestial Medical Herb Eighteen Arhats Fighting with Monkey King At the Crossroad Romance of the Jade Bracelet In the exhibition hall, you can browse the brief history of Chinese Peking Opera and the stills of famous Peking Opera artists.ĭon't worry if you could not understand Chinese, the opera has prepared simultaneous English translations specially for you.
When you're sitting at the traditional Chinese eight immortals table, tasting Chinese snacks with tea, and enjoying the brilliant performance of various roles, it is absolutely a wonderful and artistic enjoyment.Īt 19:05, before the performance you can visit the performers make-up to see how they draw their facial mask and dress up, you can also wear costumes to draw facial makeup and take photos with the actors. Watching Peking Opera, together with savoring Beijing Roast Duck and climbing the Great Wall, is every foreign traveler's must-do list for a Beijing trip.Īll the plays in the show are carefully selected from famous Peking Opera parts.
Introduction of Peking Opera Performed at Liyuan Theature
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