The Yang opera over the years

2017-06-22

Long ago, Yang opera began integrating lanterns into performances, creating a unique kind of local opera. As an indispensable prop, paper lanterns lend much mysterious charm to Yang opera.

The elderly believe that Yang opera has special powers. For many, the annual opera performance can bring good luck and prosperity to the village. Seventy-two-year-old Tan Guangming has been leading the Yang opera troupe of Guding village since he was 30. Other members all call him "master," a position that has passed down his family forfour generations. The previous master was his older brother, who began teaching Tan Yang opera when he was 10. Before a performance, the troupe members will carefully applye laborate makeup, even though they are not professionals.

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