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Wudan
The ''wudan'' () is a female role type in Chinese opera and a subtype of the ''dan''. ''Wudan'' characters are warrior maidens in combat, and ''wudan'' actors (almost always actresses) must be trained in martial arts with theatrical versions of traditional weapons, as well as in acrobatics and gymnastics. The hair and makeup is similar to that of other young ''dan'' roles. Subtypes The ''wudan'' can be further divided into two subtypes, the ''duanda wudan'' and the ''daomadan''; the latter wears an "armor" on-stage. ''Duanda wudan'' The ''duanda wudan'' () is a female who fights independently of a horse or an army. It can be a female ''youxia'', like the heroine of '' Hongxian''; or a supernatural being who has transformed itself into a women, like Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing from the ''Legend of the White Snake''. In Peking opera, the ''zhan'ao zhanqun'' (; "martial shirt, martial skirt") costume is worn, which consists of a jacket, a skirt, and trousers; as are additional skirt fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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