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15:41, 16-Dec-2017
This is China: The Beijing Opera
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The Beijing opera, one of China's most famous traditions, arose in the late 18th century and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century.
The artform's heritage endures to this day meaning ancient Beijing opera is the same as the modern version. According to a master in Beijing opera, their main task as performers is to preserve Chinese culture and history and bring it up to date - while trying not miss any details.
This edition of This is China, The Beijing Opera: Reality and Eternity, tells this story.