Auther：2023-03-13
Kunqu is one of the oldest types of traditional Chinese opera, and is also one of the treasures of traditional Chinese culture and art, especially opera, and is known as one of the orchids in the Garden of Hundred Flowers. Kunqu originated in the 14th century in Kunshan, Suzhou, China, and was later improved by Wei Liangfu and others and went nationwide, leading the Chinese theater scene for nearly 300 years since the middle of the Ming Dynasty.
It is known for its elegant lyrics, graceful lines and delicate performances, and is one of the genres under the Southern Opera system, which is known as the ancestor of all operas. The rhythm of Kunqu is controlled by drums and boards, and the main accompaniment instruments are the flute and sanshin.
Kunqu was listed as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2001 (and was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008), and was included in the first batch of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2006. Peking University as a base for the inheritance of the excellent Chinese traditional culture of Kunqu.
