Kun Opera, also called Kunshanqiang or Kunqu, originated in the Kunshan region of Jiangsu. It is one of China's classical operas, with a history of more than 500 years. During the reign of Emperor Jiajing, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wei Liangfu, a fa

With its fascinating and artistic accompanying music, singing and costumes, the Peking Opera is China's national opera. Full of Chinese cultural facts, the opera presents the audience with an encyclopedia of Chinese culture, as well as unfolding stor

Huangmei Opera was formed in the 18th century, when Chinese local operas were flourishing. Originally it was a combination of local folk songs, dances and some widely spread ancient operas. Bordering on Anhui Province, Huangmei in Hubei is a count fa

Hebei Bangzi is the main type of drama in Hebei Province. In the past it was called Jing Wooden Clapper Opera, Zhili Wooden Clapper Opera and Wei (referring to Tianjinwei) Wooden Clapper Opera before it became Hebei Wooden Clapper Opera in 1952. It i

As a renowned local opera mainly prevailing in Southwestern China's Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou provinces, Sichuan Opera (also called “Chuan Opera”) is characterized by unique solos, refined acting, rich percussion, and talented comedians, whose ski

Chao Opera, also called 'Chaozhou Opera,' is popular in the Chao'an and Shantou regions of Guangdong Province, in the southern area of Fujian Province and in Taiwan where people speak Chaozhou dialect. It is also performed in Chinese communities in o

Performance art has a long tradition in China. Although performers of all kinds were belittled in ancient times, various schools of traditional operas flourished now and then along with the vicissitudes of dynasties. Many have transcended time and sp

Welcome to the exquisite world of Shadows, a unique art form which is a combination of hands and fingers on a blank screen telling you a million stories with complete audio visual effect which may be called “cinema in silhouette. Nurtured only by a