Liyuan opera () is a form of
Chinese opera
Traditional Chinese opera (), or ''Xiqu'', is a form of musical theatre in China with roots going back to the early periods in China. It is an amalgamation of various art forms that existed in ancient China, and evolved gradually over more tha ...
originating in Quanzhou city,
Fujian province, China.
In recent years, one of Liyuan opera's staunchest advocates and most celebrated performers has been
Zeng Jingping. At the 2009 NPC session, she proposed incorporating the study of traditional operas into the national school curriculum.
References
Chinese opera
Culture in Fujian
Hokkien opera styles
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