Today, many Chinese artists are still working hard in their own way to honor it.įrom origin to heyday: the rise of a new genre In 2010, the art form was added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list, injecting new impetus into the ancient art. However, the artists never stopped trying to return it to its former glory. Mei Lanfang, one of the greatest Peking Opera artists, took the traditional Chinese art abroad for the first time in the early 20th century, amazing many foreigners with his beautiful voice, subtle performances and elegant gestures.ĭespite its great charm, the opera gradually declined and retreated from the daily lives of most Chinese for many years. However, only a century ago, the Peking Opera was no less popular than today’s pop music, while the artists were welcomed and loved by a large amount of fans who were willing to spend a fortune for a ticket to their performances. Some may even be able to hum a few lines or talk about their favorite artists, but for most people, it remains a classic art form that stays distant from everyday life. When mentioning the Peking Opera, a few key words come to mind for most Chinese: national quintessence, traditional culture, dazzling costumes and makeup.
A student is dressed as Yangguifei, a famous concubine from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) at Guangraolu Primary School in Qingdao city of Shandong Province(Photo/Asianewsphoto)
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