Some other foreign students invited me to go with them to see a Beijing Opera. I knew this peculiar form of theatre isn't really my thing, but I still wanted to experience this iconic and ancient Chinese tradition. The person who first invited the other students is a teacher in our college. Surprisingly, it turns out she was actually performing in the opera, and she invited us to come backstage and see the other performers getting ready.
While the sound of the opera is definitely not to my liking, I very much enjoyed the visual spectacle of all the vibrant and elaborate costumes and props. I also liked the sound of the instruments used.
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| A teacher from our Chinese language college getting ready for the performance. |
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| Shelves filled with hats used in the opera. |
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| Fake beards. |
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