The history of Peking Opera is approximately 200 years old.
Although it might have started as an art form peculiar to the city
of Beijing, its influence has spread far and wide throughout the
country over the years. There are five main character roles: the
man, the old man, the “painted face, ”the woman and the clown. It
is a comprehensive art form that involves singing, dancing, speech
and drama, and acrobatics. It also combines the various artistic
elements of China such as literature, music, dance and the fine
arts, thereby earning itself the name “National Opera.”
