Pingju or Ping opera () is a form of Chinese opera from North China.
History
Pingju originated in
Tangshan,
Hebei, near the city of
Tianjin.
[.] Among all China's regional operas, it was the most famous in the Republican period for its passionate performances and romantic plots.
Movies based upon and incorporating Pingju include Zhang Shichuan's 1936 Red Begonia Hǎitáng Hóng), starring Bai Yushuang.
Performers
Bai Yushuang was known as the "Queen of Pingju". Other famed performers include
Xin Fengxia and her mentor
Hua Furong.
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