![]() The acting is based on allusion: gestures, footwork, and other body movements express such actions as riding a horse, rowing a boat, or opening a door. In Peking Opera (Beijing Opera), traditional Chinese string and percussion instruments provide a strong rhythmic accompaniment to the acting. ![]() It is said the focus of the art form is spectacle and athleticism and, like Japanese kabuki, for a time all the actors, even those playing female roles, were male but since the early 20th century there have been female actors. Actors often wear masks or make up to highlight their facial features. Peking Opera is sometimes described as a dance drama genre. ![]() Most stories come from Chinese history and legends. Peking Opera make up Peking Opera is a traditional form of entertainment in China that was quite popular in the old days and still has a following today.
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