Help you understand Peking Opera
Peking Opera, also known as Beijing Opera, is a traditional Chinese theatrical art form that originated in the late 18th century during the Qing Dynasty. Renowned for its elaborate costumes, vibrant makeup, acrobatic movements, and distinctive vocal style, Peking Opera conveys stories from Chinese history, folklore, and classical literature. On November 16, 2010, Peking Opera was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity…
Suzhou Embroidery, the best Chinese embroidery
There are four regions in China where embroidery is extremely outstanding. They are Suzhou embroidery from Suzhou region, Xiang Xiu embroidery from Hunan Province, Shu Xiu Embroidery from Sichuan Province, and Yue Xiu Embroidery from Guangdong Province. Suzhou embroidery, also known as Su embroidery and Su Xiu, is the oldest and most representative of Chinese embroidery…
Chinese Shadow Puppetry: A Unique and Timeless Performing Art
Shadow Puppetry is a form of theatre in which figures are silhouetted on animal skins or cardboard, and performed under the light of a light source through an insulating cloth…
