Kunqu , also known as Kunju , Kun opera or Kunqu Opera, is one of the oldest extant forms of Chinese opera. It evolved from the Kunshan melody, and dominated Chinese theatre from the 16th to the 18th centuries. It is listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2001. Clip the video to learn more about the main roles in Chinese Kunqu Opera! (Perform: The Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe) | China Plus Culture
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Originating in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Kunqu Opera is the "ancestor of a hundred operas," embodying traditional Chinese culture. How does a more than 400-year-old Kunqu piece connect shared memories across generations and the Taiwan Straits? Tune in to find out. | Liuxininbeijing
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