Dixi Opera-the Living Fossil of Opera Art
Dixi Opera, or Tiaoshen dance (dances for gods), is one of the oldest operas in China [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. It was performed to tell stories, to offer sacrifices and to entertain. The stage of Dixi Opera can be anywhere, at the front of a household, or on a vacant lot in the village. It is often performed in the open air. When in performance, the performers will wear wooden masks and their movements are stiff and rigid. Songs, speeches, dance-acting and combats are adopted in the performances. The subject matter of Dixi Opera can be historical or legendary such as the Contest between Chu and Han Kingdoms, the Creation of the Gods, Xue Tang Rebels against Tang Dynasty, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Legend of Loyalists,
Tun Bao costumes
Tun Bao Women's costumes and accessories are the star attractions here. Knee-length Long robes with wider sleeves are typical of Tan Bao women's dressing styles. The robe's neckline, cuffs and front are embroidered with colorful designs. Their waistlines are tightened with brocade ribbons that hang down to their knees. Their long hairs are coiled and netted in a bun on the back of the head and secured with a jade hair pin and other silver crafts [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. The hair styles women are wearing can tell their marital status: an unmarried girl will wear a single braided hair while a married lady will tie her hair into a bun and have her forehead shaved and eyebrows lined. Other accessories women wear are earrings, bracelets, rings, muffs, long skirts and ankle-length embroidered cotton shoes, the making of such shoes involves techniques such as fine needlework, padding, etching, bordering and rolling and so on. See more at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Tun Bao Food
Tun Bao food comes into great varieties. Glutinous rice cakes and corn cakes are common staples on the dining table of Tun Bao people. Preserved and dried pork, red bean curd, dried and salted vegetables, dried black bean sauce, fermented capsicum,… etc. are inherently local dishes. These foods have longer use-by dates and can be stored for longer period and they will grace the dining table when visitors come to dine.
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Dixi Opera, or Tiaoshen dance (dances for gods), is one of the oldest operas in China [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. It was performed to tell stories, to offer sacrifices and to entertain. The stage of Dixi Opera can be anywhere, at the front of a household, or on a vacant lot in the village. It is often performed in the open air. When in performance, the performers will wear wooden masks and their movements are stiff and rigid. Songs, speeches, dance-acting and combats are adopted in the performances. The subject matter of Dixi Opera can be historical or legendary such as the Contest between Chu and Han Kingdoms, the Creation of the Gods, Xue Tang Rebels against Tang Dynasty, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Legend of Loyalists,
Tun Bao costumes
Tun Bao Women's costumes and accessories are the star attractions here. Knee-length Long robes with wider sleeves are typical of Tan Bao women's dressing styles. The robe's neckline, cuffs and front are embroidered with colorful designs. Their waistlines are tightened with brocade ribbons that hang down to their knees. Their long hairs are coiled and netted in a bun on the back of the head and secured with a jade hair pin and other silver crafts [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. The hair styles women are wearing can tell their marital status: an unmarried girl will wear a single braided hair while a married lady will tie her hair into a bun and have her forehead shaved and eyebrows lined. Other accessories women wear are earrings, bracelets, rings, muffs, long skirts and ankle-length embroidered cotton shoes, the making of such shoes involves techniques such as fine needlework, padding, etching, bordering and rolling and so on. See more at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Tun Bao Food
Tun Bao food comes into great varieties. Glutinous rice cakes and corn cakes are common staples on the dining table of Tun Bao people. Preserved and dried pork, red bean curd, dried and salted vegetables, dried black bean sauce, fermented capsicum,… etc. are inherently local dishes. These foods have longer use-by dates and can be stored for longer period and they will grace the dining table when visitors come to dine.
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