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Kan JianKan Jian, or the over-sized long vest, is one of the most commonly-used accessories. It is worn over the main gown. There are many kinds of Kan Jian: Ones embroidered with dragon designs are worn by kings or queens; plain ones are worn by common people, especially older people; one with floral decor...
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Zhuan Yong YiZhuan Yong Yi is clothing for special-purpose characters. There are more than twenty such unique costumes.Ba Gua Yi, or the robe of the eight trigrams, is frequently seen. It is worn only by Zhuge Liang, the wise prime minister of the ancient Shu State.Look at the picture: the first Zhuan Yong Yi is...
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Chang YiYi, or clothing, is the common term for all other costumes. They can be further divided into four sub-categories: Chang Yi (long gowns), Duan Yi (short robes), Pei Jian (accessories) and Zhuan Yong Yi (special garments).Kai Chang is a category of Chang Yi used by generals or high-ranking government...
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Bright lights, big laughsThe Jukongjian Theater hosts a live stand-up comedy show in Beijing on September 24, 2020 (VCG)On the third floor of Bitaomai Life Plaza, a shopping mall in Beijing, is a comedy club named Kangaroo Comedy. It is a place where people can catch a live stand-up comedy show, still a novelty to many Chin...
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Western Flavors in Chinese Theater ArtIn 1930, famous Chinese Peking Opera artist Mei Lanfang landed in the United States to give a performance. People from theater and film circles joined other interested spectators to embrace this rare chance to taste Chinese theater art. A wide variety of American spectators, including British-born f...
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Dou Xiaoxuan: Feeling the Charm“She is definitely born for Peking Opera.”At her kindergarten graduation ceremony, Dou Xiaoxuan performed an episode from the Peking Opera play Su San under Police Escort, and her performance was highly praised by her teachers. The then six-year-old girl had memorized all the moves and libretto an...
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