Zhejiang province boasts rich cultural resources and there are over 13 genres of opera in Zhejiang: Shao opera from Shaoxing, Wu opera from Jinhua, Ninghai opera from Ninghai, Ou opera from Wenzhou, Hang opera from Hangzhou, Yong opera from Ningbo, Yao opera from Yuyao, Xinchang opera from Xinchang, Mu opera from Chun'an, Hu opera from Huzhou, Yue opera from Chengzhou, Kun opera from Kunshan and Beijing opera.

These operas are mostly derived from local songs that tell of local people’s lives. Their tunes are sweet and beautiful and the performances vivid in colorful costumes.

Shao opera from Shaoxing