Chinese opera (Chinese: 戏曲/戲曲; Pinyin: xìqǔ) is a popular form of drama and musical theatre in China with roots going back as far as the third century CE. There are numerous regional branches of Chinese opera, of which the Beijing opera (Jingju) is one of the most notable.

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Those with more of a taste for . Chinese opera. can find an all-. opera. version of the Gala on CCTV-3. Like the regular Gala, it contains a variety of different performances, but all of them are traditional . Chinese opera. . ...

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info on chinese opera masks???
Q. i need some links (good links) where i can find the who, what, where, when, and whys on chinese opera masks. Please help, due tomorrow morning!!!
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A. perhaps one of these might help you, good luck
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Does anyone here watch the Chinese opera? (im guessing no?)?
Q. I'm trying to look this up on youtube. It was pretty recent. They had the chinese symbol "fu" on the back of their outfits. The little boys wore there hair up and the girls had pig tail like things. I think they were singing about farmers. Then a old farmer came out and started singing. Please help me thank you!!!
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A. What exactly do you mean by "Chinese opera"? Beijing opera (stage opera)? Or TV series?
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Strange dream:Chinese ppl flying off stage into audience,ea.1 touching a persons face,holding their hand and?
Q. Hi, I had a strange dream this morning. I dreamt of a stage of Chinese people [chinese opera?they weren't dressed up though] anyway they just 'sort of' flew off stage into audience. I was one of the people in the front rows. Each of the Chinese people went to a person in the audience, placing one hand on the persons face [side of face/cheek] and the other hand placing over the persons hand. It was as if it was their purpose to do this w/everyone in the audience, as I watched them going over to some others on the left side of me, and in the back of me. [there were a LOT of people in the audience]. Afterwards I noticed that my chin was painted w/sparkly white powder and for some reason loving it and being in AWE. Next thing I know, I am… [cont.]
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A. This is somehow related to the horrific earthquake that has happened in China, killing and injuring so many thousands. When you put your hands on either side of a person's face is to get their undivided attention. Right now, the focus of the world is, in some way, on the Chinese people, as the story of this tragedy is on the news. However, we need to focus on them in prayer, and looking for opportunities to help as well. Your hand represents your abilities, or what you can do... service. So, the fact that they touched your hand represents a call to serve. "Whatever your hands find to do, do it as unto the Lord." The chin is a symbol of strength. When some has a weak looking face, it is often because they have very little chin. … [cont.]
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