Have you ever heard of an opera where women play all the characters, even the male ones? Welcome to the enchanting world of Yue Opera! 🌟
What is Yue Opera?
Yue Opera, also known as Shaoxing Opera, is one of China’s most beloved forms of traditional theater. It started over 100 years ago in Shaoxing City in east China’s Zhejiang Province. Originally, only men performed it, but everything changed in the 1920s when women took center stage! Now, it’s famous for its all-female casts. 👩🎤
Meet Wu Fenghua
One of the stars of Yue Opera is Wu Fenghua. She is amazing because she plays the role of “xiaosheng,” which means a young man. Imagine acting so well that you can become any character! Wu has even won the Plum Blossom Award twice—it’s like winning an Oscar in Chinese theater! 🏆
Famous Stories
Wu Fenghua and her troupe perform famous stories like “Butterfly Lovers,” which is often called the Chinese version of “Romeo and Juliet.” They have also turned Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” into a Yue Opera called “General Ma Long,” blending Western stories with Chinese art. How cool is that? 🎶
Keeping Tradition Alive
At the Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Art Heritage Center, Wu and her students work hard to keep Yue Opera alive and fresh. They practice singing, dancing, and acting every day. Maybe one day, you can watch a Yue Opera performance or even try acting in one yourself! 😃
Yue Opera shows us that with creativity and passion, we can keep traditions alive and make them exciting for new generations. Would you like to explore more about this incredible art form? 🎭
Reference(s):
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