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Wuju opera: performance for everyone

2013-09-06 14:16:18

(Chinaculture.org)

 

Two actors perform a scene from the Green Snake Legend. [Photo from Chinese Heritage]

The opera music was inspired by local folk melodies. Through the centuries, most Wuju shows were staged at outdoor venues, which contributed to the expansiveness of its style. Currently, there are 11 Wuju Opera troupes in East China.

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