HISTORY of CHINA CHINESE OPERA
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Channel: Ed van der Kooy · 2012 · Travel & Events
filmed 1980 8mm movie by ed van der kooy Cantonese has a history dating some 2,000 years. There are 317 types of opera, of which Peking opera is the most important and well-known. The practitioner of Peking opera is a master athlete -- he must be in top physical shape to accommodate the rigors of this performance art. Most performers begin their training from childhood. A well-known example is Kungfu star Jacky Chan, who started training in Peking opera as a child. Performers wear extensive makeup; their whole faces are painted in bright colors. Colorful masks,inspired from ancient ceremonies and religious symbols, are done by the actors. The color of each character's face is significant as it represents the character's personality and fate edkooy HISTORY of THAILAND night market Chiang Mai
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