Kunqu Opera Diary

Author: Zhang Yunhe
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The Kunqu Opera Diary not only records the daily activities of the Beijing Kunqu Opera Research Society but also documents the relentless efforts made by the Ministry of Culture, the Cultural Bureau, and various theater troupes in promoting Kunqu Opera since 1956. It also captures the dedication of Kunqu enthusiasts both at home and abroad to the cause of Kunqu Opera. With rich and detailed historical materials, The Kunqu Opera Diary supplements the record of the nation's continuous efforts to rescue and preserve Kunqu Opera since the founding of the People's Republic of China, making it invaluable. This book is a diary-style collection of essays on Kunqu Opera by the author, meticulously documenting the rise and fall, major events, and the support and activities of the Ministry of Culture and various theater troupes regarding Kunqu Opera since 1956.