CIIC:Today's featured article/February 5, 2010
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Popular in Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan, Chuanju (Sichuan opera) is the major form of local opera in southwestern China. A combination of several local opera forms, such as kunqu, gaoqiang, huqin, tanxi and dengxi, it developed around the middle of the Qing Dynasty. Its most characteristic feature is its high-pitched singing style. The repertoire is very rich, totaling over two thousand items. The scripts are of high literary value and are noted for their humor. The acting style is meticulous and very expressive. (More ...)
