Overview of Peking Opera
Peking Opera is China's most representative traditional theatrical art form, honored as the "National Essence." It integrates singing, recitation, acting, and martial arts into a unique artistic expression through stylized performance.
Character Types
Sheng
Male roles, including elderly and young male characters
Dan
Female roles, including elegant ladies and vivacious young women
Jing
Painted-face male roles with bold or rough personalities
Chou
Comic roles with humorous characteristics
Performance Elements
Singing Art
Includes various singing techniques with rhythm patterns and melodic applications
Speech Art
Includes various forms of rhythmic and plain speech
Movement Art
Includes stylized gestures and footwork
Combat Art
Includes acrobatics and staged combat movements
Classic Repertoire
Farewell My Concubine
The tragic love story of Xiang Yu and Yu Ji
The Drunken Beauty
A classic solo performance about Yang Guifei
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Historical stories from the Three Kingdoms period