- Gaojia opera
Gaojia opera (Chinese: 高甲戏;
Pinyin : Gāojiǎ xì) is a form ofChinese opera popular inFujian province in thePeople's Republic of China . It is famous for its various Chou, or clown roles.Cite web|url=http://english.people.com.cn/200701/31/eng20070131_346331.html|title=Clowns of Gaojia Opera|accessdate=2007-04-21|publisher=People's Daily Online|year=2007|author=People's Daily Online|format=Web] The form emerged at the end of theMing Dynasty . It was originally an improvised form that was part of a religious parade. It then developed into Songjiang drama, which featured acrobatics and a relatively simple plot. In the middle of theQing Dynasty , it absorbed the influences ofHui opera (徽戏),Beijing opera , andYiyang music. All music accompanying Gaojia opera is in the style of southern China, and is also influenced byLiyuan opera .Cite web|url=http://www.xiamenguide.com/viewArchives.jsp?TopUrl=index&id=43&cid=112|title=Xiamen Guide|accessdate=2007-04-21|publisher=Master Translation Service|year=2007|author=Bill Brown|format=Web]ee also
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