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Sichuan Opera (川剧) Posted by on Nov 4, 2012

A great way to spend an evening in Chengdu is catching a performance of Sichuan opera (川剧 – chuān jù). Featuring elaborate costumes, music, singing, and dancing, it’s a highly entertaining show with a long history. Highlights include shadow hand play, the “rolling light”, and of course, the legendary face changing.

Chinese Instruments: èr hú or Chinese Violin (二胡) Posted by on Sep 6, 2011

The èr hú (二胡) is a two-stringed, bowed musical instrument affectionately called the “Chinese violin” or “Chinese two-stringed fiddle” by westerners.  If you have ever taken a walk down a crowded Chinese street, waited for a train in the subway, or enjoyed a weekend stroll through the park, you’ve undoubtedly heard the ear-piercing cry of the er hu. Love it…

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