Tibetan Opera -- A Series of Human Intangible Cultural Heritage

Author: Li Yun, Zhou Quangen
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Tibetan Opera is one of the oldest existing opera genres in China. It is said that open-air performances have a history of over 1,000 years, and the histories of other major opera genres, such as Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, and Sichuan Opera, are shorter. Originating from various parts of Tibet, Tibetan Opera has been passed down in every corner of the highland region, with little influence from external or ethnic cultural arts. As a result, it is not only unique in China's traditional opera art but also extremely rare in the opera arts of countries around the world. As a crystallization of the splendid and brilliant cultural heritage created by the Tibetan people in this extreme human habitat—the highland region, Tibetan Opera is an invaluable treasure not only for the Chinese nation but also for all of humanity. This book aims to present the ancient and mystical cultural form—Tibetan Opera art—to readers through detailed materials, vivid stories, and rich illustrations.