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Dan- The female role(s) in the feature.

His singing ability is compromised for well performed acrobatic ability and skill with a weapon. He's usually a serious and loyal character, like a royal person's advisor or minister. Sometimes a main character, he is usually romantic and has a delicate singing voice.

Sheng- The male role(s) in the feature.There are five types of actor/actress roles that are played in Peking Opera:

Over 200 popular plays are widely performed with countless less well known ones constantly being created and circulated. The plots for the plays usually originate from legends, myths, history, or other plays. Covering a great variety in its political satire, breath taking stunts, slapstick humor, and whimsical singing style, the performances are highly entertaining, even if you don't understand Chinese. Incepted in the mid nineteenth century, it is known for its intricate plots, dramatic gestures, artistically applied face paint and elaborate costumes. Contrasting to Western Opera, the music quality and the visual aspects are considered equal in importance. Peking Opera is a classic Chinese form of theater that combines instrumental music, singing, dancing, acting and acrobatics.