Famous Peking Opera artists will stage a performance on June 30 at the theater of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities in Beijing. The performance, presenting well-known stories of both ancient ...

During the six-minute performance, actors displayed the iconic Peking Opera techniques, such as martial arts, shui xiu (water sleeves), singing and facial masks. The show was held by Lux Shine ...

BEIJING — Qiu Jirong sits at a mirror in ... Once, he said, the government gave free tickets to an opera performance at the Great Hall of the People. Only 40% of seats were filled.

Performers in traditional opera costumes are photographed during a Peking Opera staged in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA), Nov 23. The performance was part of BDA’s 11th ...

“I agree that Peking opera needs modernization, but not like this,” said the critic who wouldn't share his name. “The modern technical elements are too simple and make the performance superficia ...

To the uninitiated, the Beijing Opera can be either a dazzling visual ... it is not uncommon for the tourists to get up and leave during the performance. Our little group found it fascinating ...

The latest episode of the Chinese reality show Chengfeng 2023 featured Zhang Shujing, an actor who plays women roles in Peking opera. She played the character of Mu Guiying, a Mulan-like figure widely ...

BEIJING, Sept. 25 ... The event will offer visitors performances by renowned artists, rare opera genres, an amateurs' performance competition, interactive activities, an opera industry expo ...

The four skills of Beijing opera are not separate, but rather should be combined in a single performance. One skill may take precedence at certain moments during a play, but this does not mean ...

Marking the second edition of the program since it was launched in 2016, this year’s performance was backed by Jingju Theater, the National Peking Opera Company, Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre ...

During the first week of training, afternoon lectures focused on the essentials of Peking opera performance: the distinctive music, stock characters, minimal set, elaborate costumes and the codified ...