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Ancient Theater
 

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Nurtured by Folk Arts
Three Golden Eras

Entering a New Era
China's Operas
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Ancient Theater

 

The theater is a mirror of life and history, as well as a Cultural flower for all people to appreciate. Many nations have their own theatrical traditions, but Chinese theater is totally different from those of other nations. Though Chinese theater, Greek tragicomedy and Indian Buddhist drama are known as the three most ancient theatrical traditions in the world, Chinese theater is still youthful. China boasts more than 300 traditional operas, with tens of thousands of items in their repertoires. The artistic charm of Chinese theater attracts millions of Chinese and foreign viewers, and it is brimful of everlasting vitality.

Chinese theater is a bloodline of the Culture and traditions of the Chinese nation, as well as a repository of the Chinese people's ideology and spirit. It has preserved many historical and cultural features of the Chinese nation. Hence it is highly desirable to get the world to understand Chinese theater and get more people interested in it.

 


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