Pekeng opera

• Chinese Peking Opera (or Beijing Opera) shows an emphasis on meaning, rather than accuracy, as seen in other traditional Chinese art forms. Its performers highly aim to put beauty into every motion, they are taught to make a synthesis between different aspects of their Beijing opera
• Asian Theatrical Forms Asia's performing arts are known to be legends. Their arts are somewhat related to religions, mythology, cultural patterns. It is described as a complex exhibition of remarkable fusion of dance, music, spectacle and drama, which can be known in contrast to the Western tradition of art forms.
• Chinese Peking Opera or Beijing Opera is a combination of music, vocal performance, pantomime, dance, and acrobatics. It started in the late 18th century and became organized and famous in the mid-19th century.
• Xiaosheng - handsome young men that is oft... involved in beautiful women.
• Sheng is the main male role in Peking Opera. It is subdivided into three subtypes namely:
• The roles in Peking opera was divided into four (4) main roles. These were based on their gender, age, kind or evil- heartedness, handsomeness or ugliness of the character.
• Dan refers to any female role in Peking Opera and is subdivided into five subtypes mainly:
• Laosheng dignified and older role which have the character of gentle and cultivated disposition who wear sensible costumes
• Wusheng martial art character for roles involving combat. • They are highly trained in acrobatics and have a natural voice when singing
• Daomadan - young female warrior that was trained mainly for singing, action, and skillful performance
• Wudan martial woman. This role requires a high standard of acrobatics and a clothing that is simple and convenient for her movements
• Laodan old, clever woman who wears no make-up and does have a natural voice
• Chou is a male clown that usually plays the secondary role. This name means "ugly", reflecting the traditional belief that the clown's combination of ugliness and laughter could drive away evil spirits.
• Jing is a male role with a painted face. He plays either the primary or secondary roles. This character shows a force that requires a strong voice and exaggerated gestures. Red color denotes loyalty and goodness, white for evil and black for integrity.
• Huadan vivacious and unmarried woman. She will take the attention of the audience with her quicker movements