1. Peking Opera 國劇 guó jù

2. What do you know?

3. 1. Origin of Chinese Opera - Pollyanna 2. Stage and performing techniques - Kathy 3. Colored faces - Irene 4. PPT game - Pollyanna & Irene 5. Live performance - George Chin & Chen Cao 6. Conclusion and reflection- Pollyanna Agenda

4. What is Peking Opera? Combination of different art forms:  Music  Drama  Costumes  Acrobatics  Fancy make-up

5. Chinese Drama Before the Peking Opera B.C.1122 -Chou Dynasty Religious ceremonies  Mimes  Dancers  Acrobats  Jugglers

6. Chinese Drama Before the Peking Opera A.D. 618-907-Tang Dynasty Li Yuan (dramatic arts)  Founded by Emperor Ming Huang  A school of dramatic art in his palace Children of Li Yuan (actors and actresses)

7. The birth year of Peking opera-1790

8. The Empress Dowager - Peking opera fan

10. Perform on open-air stages -markets -Streets -teahouses -temple courtyards

11. Loud Orchestra and Colorful costumes