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The Quintessence of Chinese Culture What are they? The Quintessence of Chinese Culture Peking opera Traditional Chinese painting Traditional Chinese medicine Wushu Peking Opera The History of Opera in China The Long History - Han It is thought that the theater existed in the Han Dynasty, as pictured by bas-relief carvings depicted play-acting found in the Han tombs, but most likely, the actors in the Han Dynasty performed only brief sketches. The Long History - Song Opera became a true art form in the Song Dynasty， and the theater appeared in the form of a stage enclosed by railings. The Long History - Yuan Opera really began to flourish in the Yuan Dynasty, when music, songs and dances were interwoven into well-developed plots; actors gave performances in fixed theaters and the shows drew their themes from Chinese historical events, fictional tales of former ages and folk stories. The Long History - Today Now opera has developed into 300 different schools, among which the most famous and popular one is Peking Opera. Peking Opera = National Opera Social Meaning Known as China’s national opera, Peking Opera is originated in the late 18th century on the basis of some local operas in Anhui and Hubei provinces. Peking Opera is the most influential and representative of all operas in China. It had won great honor and popularity not only in China but also throughout the world. Unique Performing Style  Peking Opera bears the characteristics of “comprehensiveness”, “formality”, and “symbolism”, which help form its unique performing style. Classic Peking Opera combines many forms which, in Western drama, are separated. Unique Performing Style  It is a harmonious combination of opera, operetta, ballet, acrobatic display and history play. It is an exciting panorama including the performing arts of singing, dancing, dialogue, monologue, acrobatic combat and mime. Unique Performing Style : Unique Performing Style All these arts are blended int