Pingju

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Xin Fengxia in the pingju Flowers as Matchmakers

Pingju or Ping Opera (Chinese: 评剧, p píngjù) is a form of Chinese opera from northern China.

History

Pingju originated in Tangshan, Hebei, near the city of Tianjin.[1] Among all China's regional operas, it was the most famous in the Republican period for its passionate performances and romantic plots.[2]

Movies based upon and incorporating Pingju include Zhang Shichuan's 1936 Red Begonia (t 海棠, s 海棠, Hǎitáng Hóng), starring Bai Yushuang.[3]

A Pingju performance in Tianjin

Performers

Bai Yushuang was known as the "Queen of Pingju". Other famed performers include Xin Fengxia[4] and her mentor Hua Furong.[5] ik ben coool dit is saai

References

Citations

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  2. Cheng (2002), p. 8.
  3. Cheng (2002), p. 11.
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  5. Cheng (2002), p. 7.

Bibliography

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