Origins of Chinese Opera (Asiapac Culture). Cet article n’est pas disponible.Origins of Chinese Opera (Asiapac Culture)

Chinese opera is one of the world’s oldest dramatic forms and a well-loved treasure of Chinese culture. The art is a wonderful combination of dance, music, literature, poetry, singing and dialogue, acrobatics and martial arts to create a unique form of acting which includes “singing, speaking, acting and acrobatic fighting”. Find out more fascinating details about Chinese opera, e.g.: * Why is the clown mask so colourful? * Who is the “big painted face”? * What does it signify when an opera performer stands on the table?