Sichuan opera
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Sichuan opera is a type of Chinese opera originating in Sichuan province, China, around 1700. Today's Sichuan opera is a relatively recent synthesis of five historic melodic styles. Chengdu is the mai
Sichuan opera in Chengdu
Sichuan opera performance in a Chengdu teahouse: Bian Lian
Bian lian
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Bian lian is an ancient Chinese dramatic art that is part of the more general Sichuan opera. Performers wear brightly colored costumes and move to quick, dramatic music. They also wear vividly colored
Sichuan opera
…Cultural Heritage List", announced on 20 May 2006. Notable characteristics of Sichuan opera include quick changes of masks or personae (known as bian lian or face changing) and the importance of the character of the fool. Initially, there were five distinct opera styles. The history of each style varies…
Bian Lian Performer