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Beijing Opera is widely regarded as the highest expression of the Chinese culture because it represents the finest combination of literature, music, dance, facial make-up, martial arts, acrobatics and many other arts available.
Beijing Opera is a kind of art in which 'Zuo (Acting)' and 'Da (Fighting)' share equal importance with 'Chang (Singing)' and 'Nian (Speaking). It enables the audience to be inspired by the affection, not only by the language. Even if you don't understand the lyrics (actualy that is also the case with most Chinese people today), you may get an idea of the drama is telling about with the help of the tunes, the expressions, the gestures and the actions. Every undulance of tune conforms to a certain emotional change and every gesture is full of meaning. Minute details can show you how Chinese people define 'culture'. The real charms of Beijing Opera, it seems, lie in silence and understanding.
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