In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing

The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens.

Photos show the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing in the digital age

In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing. This is a photo gallery curated ...
The Express Tribune

China's ancient opera finds a young heartbeat

Written in 1598, the same year as Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Tang Xianzu's drama follows Du Liniang, a young woman who ...
BroadwayWorld

Dance Drama Tian Gong Kai Wu at China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre

Dance drama inspired by the 17th century encyclopedia Tian Gong Kai Wu, showcasing ancient Chinese craft ...
Sixth Tone

Chinese Opera’s Enduring Influence on Cinema

This year marks the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, which began in 1905 with the film “Dingjun Mountain.” Fittingly for a country with a rich, centuries-old opera tradition, this first domestic ...
Digital Journal

Half kung-fu, half opera: China’s captivating ‘heroes’ dance

A mix of martial arts and Chinese opera, this traditional dance of “heroes” with ancient roots still lights up parts of Guangdong province. The Yingge dance -- literally "songs of heroes" -- ...