Characteristics and birthplace of Peking Opera

Peking Opera, also known as Pingju and Peking Opera, is one of the quintessence of China and the most influential opera in China, with Beijing as the center and spread all over the country. The characteristics and birthplace of Peking Opera are as follows:

The birthplace of Peking Opera is Shexian County, Anhui Province, and it is also the main birthplace of Huizhou merchants and Huizhou cuisine. The main feature of Beijing Opera is that it absorbs the characteristics of Anhui Opera, Han Opera, Shaanxi Opera, Kunqu Opera and other operas, and forms a unique opera with Pi Huangqiang accent.

When Peking Opera was first formed, it was actually called Pihuang Opera, because its main aria was Pi Huangqiang, which was later renamed Pingju, and because Pingju entered Beijing, it was later changed to Peking Opera. Peking Opera is the treasure of China's traditional drama and is considered as the quintessence of China.

The singing rhythm of Beijing Opera is also unique, which is determined by the board, including the original board, adagio, three eyes, flowing water, allegro and so on. Apart from one table and two chairs, Peking Opera always symbolizes the traditional art of China, integrating literature, performance, music and dance beauty. It seems simple but can bring the pure beauty of Peking Opera, so it has become the most representative drama in local operas.

Peking Opera spreads all over the country and has a wide influence. It is called "National Opera". The Peking Opera performance system named after Mei Lanfang is considered as the representative of the oriental drama performance system and one of the three major performance systems in the world. Peking Opera is an important manifestation of China traditional culture, in which various artistic elements are used as symbols of China traditional culture.