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Sichan opera (Chuanju, Chuan opera) is popular in Sichan province, and some area of Yunan province and
Guizhou province. Sichuan opera is noted for its pitched tune accompanied only by percussion and chorus without any wind or string instruments. It also built a system of stylized movements and its acting is both exquisite and vivid. In order to portray special characters, it creates a series of stunts including the
face-changing the performer changing it suddenly on the stage. Most of the programmers in the wide repertoire of the Sichuan opera are adapted from the Chinese classical novel, mythology, legend and folk tale. Besides, the performance is always full of wit, humor, lively dialogue and pronounced local flavor. In Chinese opera, facial makeup is usually painted, but in Sichuan opera, the performer can change it suddenly on the stage. Therefore, it makes the audience exclaim with admiration.
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Sichuan Opera Change Faces DVD
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tells the floating life of folk artists in the past Republic of China through the face changing techniques of Sichuan opera.
Sichuan Opera Jinzi DVD
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adapted from Chinese top playwright Cao Yu's famous play, The Field, starring Shen Tiemei, who has been honored twice Plum Blossom Award for Chinese Theaters.
   
 
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