Chinese Opera Wu attracts Cuban audience
Chinese actors from the Wu Opera Troupe of Zhejiang province perform at the Havana's National Theater in Havana, capital of Cuba, Jan. 29, 2011. Founded in 1956, the Wu Opera Troupe of Zhejiang has dedicated to rescuing and restoring the Wu opera, the second major theatrical genre in Zhejiang with a history of over 400 years. [Xinhua/Joaquin Hernandez] |
"The Opera Wu astonished the Cuban audience with its unique show such as the change of masks, when an actor in second fraction changes masks, which almost seems as magic," the National Information Agency (AIN) said.
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Chinese actors from the Wu Opera Troupe of Zhejiang province perform at the Havana's National Theater in Havana, capital of Cuba, Jan. 29, 2011. Founded in 1956, the Wu Opera Troupe of Zhejiang has dedicated to rescuing and restoring the Wu opera, the second major theatrical genre in Zhejiang with a history of over 400 years. [Xinhua/Joaquin Hernandez] |
AIN said that the Dragon Dance was also impressive, which was performed by nine dancers, who did spectacular acrobatics.