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04-28-2016, 02:35 PM
How traditional Chinese opera is getting its groove back in Singapore
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SINGAPORE — Commonly k**wn as wayang*here, Chinese opera has for several decades played a prominent role in the local community.
Brought here by Chinese immigrants, it has for nearly a thousand years been performed in China in different dialects and evolved over the years by folding in numerous artistic forms into its performances, including music, drama, dance and even martial arts.
But today, it finds itself left behind by a digital generation, out of the mainstream eye as a sideshow during Chinese festivals.
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One traditional association in Singapore has made strides to preserve the artform while adapting performances for modern consumption.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/04/28/siong-leng-singapore/)
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SINGAPORE — Commonly k**wn as wayang*here, Chinese opera has for several decades played a prominent role in the local community.
Brought here by Chinese immigrants, it has for nearly a thousand years been performed in China in different dialects and evolved over the years by folding in numerous artistic forms into its performances, including music, drama, dance and even martial arts.
But today, it finds itself left behind by a digital generation, out of the mainstream eye as a sideshow during Chinese festivals.
SEE ALSO: Admire Singapore from top-down with these gorgeous drone shots (http://mashable.com/2016/04/18/drone-photography-singapore/)
One traditional association in Singapore has made strides to preserve the artform while adapting performances for modern consumption.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/04/28/siong-leng-singapore/)
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