?Peony Pavilion? to revitalize Kunqu opera in Shanghai

When locals hear the name Zhujiajiao, usually the response is, ?Been there, seen that, fought those crowds already.? This summer though, Shanghai?s ?Peony Pavilion? is hoping to convince visitors that there?s something left to see in one of the most well-known Shanghai water towns. This outdoor weekly performance of a modernized 1598 opera by Tang Xianzu is evidence that traditional Kunqu opera can move with the times.

Kunqu opera, distinct from Beijing opera, was once one of the most well-known opera styles in China, recognized by UNESCO in 2001 as part of the world?s intangible heritage. read more

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