13-Peking Opera-京剧

13.Peking opera 

Jingju, or Peking opera, is ancient performance art with a history of 200 years. Jingju has four kinds of roles according to different identities and personalities. The lyrics of Jingju are performed with swinging or rhythmic speaking, accompanied by dozens of musical instruments. Now, Jingju still enchants many Chinese people and foreigners with its unique charm.

京剧是一个有着200多年历史的古老戏曲。按照人物的身份、性格，京剧把所有角色分为四类。京剧的台词使用歌唱或富有音乐性的念白。用于京剧伴奏的乐器有几十种。今天，京剧依然用它独特的魅力让很多人着迷。