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Peking Opera preserving a cultural legacy

Hou Yu from Beijing Peking Opera Troupe will stage two performances today and tomorrow during the 21st China Shanghai International Arts Festival.

The two performances 鈥 鈥淗eroines of the Yangs鈥 and a show of classic excerpts from laodan (old female roles in Peking Opera) 鈥 will also be a joint effort between Hou and Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe.

Born in 1988, Hou鈥檚 affinity with Peking Opera began when she was only 3 years old, thanks to the influence of her family.

A graduate of National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts, Hou is known for her impressive vocal and natural acting on stage.

鈥淗eroines of the Yangs鈥 features lavish scenes and marital arts elements to depict the heroic story of female heroes in ancient China.

Classic excerpts 鈥淧lunder of the Treasury鈥 and 鈥淢eeting the Queen & Beating the Dragon Robe鈥 have been interpreted and polished by Hou on stage for many years.

鈥淚t is our responsibility to preserve the classic plays of traditional theater,鈥 said Hou.

鈥淐hina has such a brilliant culture. The Chinese culture and philosophy are also demonstrated in the plays.鈥

She hopes to bring more young audiences to the traditional theaters.


 

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