Ping opera
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in the pingju Flowers as Matchmakers Pingju or Ping opera ( ) is a form of Chinese opera from northern China.
in the pingju Flowers as Matchmakers]] Pingju or Ping opera ( ) is a form of Chinese opera from northern China.
History
Pingju originated in Tangshan, Hebei, near the city of Tianjin. Among all China's regional operas, it was the most famous in the Republican period for its passionate performances and romantic plots. Movies based upon and incorporating Pingju include Zhang Shichuan's 1936 Red Begonia Hǎitáng Hóng), starring Bai Yushuang. ]]
Performers
Bai Yushuang was known as the "Queen of Pingju". Other famed performers include Xin Fengxia and her mentor Hua Furong.
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