In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing

The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens.

In a digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to stay relevant

Young Peking opera artists are devoting years to mastering its demanding techniques, hoping to win over today's audiences ...

‘Sweat and tears’: a Peking opera actress’s dedication to the Chinese art form

Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting performs poses that can take months to perfect, and leave more than a few bruises.

How Peking opera actors train for decades and never stop practising their art

Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting, currently appearing in The Masked Heroine, started training in the art form in her ...

Art of Peking opera working hard to flourish in era of digital entertainment

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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Peking Opera artist Meng Guanglu

Peking Opera is a synthesis of speech, song, dance and combat. It's known as the national opera of China, and is regarded by many as the most refined form of opera in the world. It features four main ...
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"Western Monkey King" takes Peking Opera to the world

Editor's note: The hope for the China-U.S. relationship lies in the people, with grassroots connections as its foundation. While the two countries have experienced ups and downs in their bilateral ...
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A taste of Peking Opera for expats in Beijing

Around 70 expats living in Beijing, including embassy staff, international chamber of commerce personnel and students, attended a Peking Opera salon on Saturday to get a taste of traditional Chinese ...