Peking Opera, China’s national opera

　　Known as China's national opera, Peking Opera, which originated in the late 18th century, is a synthesis of music, dance, art and acrobatics. It is the most influential and representative of all operas in China.

　　Based upon traditional Anhui Opera, it has also adopted repertoire, music and performing techniques from Kun Opera (a local opera from Jiangsu Province) and Qinqiang Opera (from Shaanxi Province) as well as traditional folk runes in its development, eventually forming its own highly stylized music and performing techniques. www.1155815.cn

　　Peking Operas can be divided into "civil" pieces, which are characterized by singing, and "martial" ones, which feature acrobatics and stunts. Some operas are combinations of both. 民俗节庆网

　　Its repertoire includes historical plays, comedies, tragedies and farces, many historical events are adapted into Peking Opera plays, which in the past were an important primer on history and ethical principles for poorly educated fold.  1155815

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