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Chinese musical drama is a theatrical art that combines singing, recitation, acting, dance, acrobatics, martial arts, and pantomime. It originated in ancient times, and now there are more than three hundred unique types of local operas in China.

"A Bag of Celery" is an adaptation of an original play from the repertoire of the Beijing Opera. This is a moving story of a kind-hearted young lady from a wealthy family who, having experienced luxury and wealth in her lifetime, loses it, but receives a well-deserved reward and salvation for her previous devotion and help to others.

Peking Opera is included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage and is rightfully considered the pearl of Chinese theatre. Traditional plots are mainly based on famous historical events and heroic legends. And The Pouch of Celery is one of the most popular plays in the repertoire of the Beijing Opera to this day. And even on the scale of the entire Peking Opera, this play is a key one.

In the book you will also find:

find an artistic analysis of the libretto of the play

understand the symbolism of the work

learn what musical instruments are played

see what costumes the actors wear during performances

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