One of the most striking and popular expressions of Chinese culture is the Chinese Opera.
In the sightseeing tour to Beijing / Beijing On organized trips, attendance at a Chinese Opera show.
Although these performances, in their native version, last between two and three hours, for tourists we are offered tailored sessions, which last no more than an hour, with simultaneous translation into English on screens located next to the stage to be able to follow the argument.
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Origins and history of Chinese Opera
La Chinese Opera has its origins in the 8th century, during the Tang dynasty, which is when the first known opera company was founded.
Over the centuries, different varieties of Chinese Opera were developed, so that today there are up to 360 different varieties.
La Peking Opera, which is the type of representation that we will attend in our visit to Beijing / Beijing, dates back to 1790, when four of the most famous opera companies from Anhui province visited the Chinese capital.
From then on, his own style and repertoire developed.
This is the experience of a Chinese Opera show: characteristics
From the almost complete performance of Chinese Opera in Peking / Beijing Initially, we are struck by the great color of the characters' costumes.
These characters symbolize roles, such as Sheng, the positive role of the man, Dan, the positive role of the woman, or Chou, the clown or negative character.
El show is a mix of theater with dialectics and very exaggerated gestures, music, dance, stunts y martial arts.
The exaggerated makeup of the characters and their coloring are very important; For example, red symbolizes loyalty and courage, and blue and green represent rebellious heroes.
Where to see Chinese Opera in Beijing, prices
El Beijing's most famous theater where the Chinese Opera is performed every day intended for tourists is the Liyaun Theater, which is located in the Qianmen Jianguo Hotel.
After the performance, it is possible to visit the dressing room and take photos with the actors dressed in their spectacular clothes.
El price to attend a performance of Chinese Opera It is between 110 and 400 yuan (between 14 and 51 euros.
More information about the Chinese Peking Opera
- Main characteristics of the Chinese Peking Opera
Photos of the Chinese Opera in Beijing
Here are more photos of the Chinese Opera show you can attend on your trip to Beijing.
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