MoCo Lore: Beijing Opera

Name: MoCo Lore: Beijing Opera
Start: 2024-10-13T16:30-4:00
End: 2024-10-13T18:30-4:00
Location: MoCo Lore: Beijing Opera

Oct 13 2024

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Oct 13 2024, 4:30 pm

6:30 pm

Sandy Spring Museum

4:30 pm

6:30 pm

Sunday October 13 from 4:30-6:30pm

$20 General Admission

Museum members receive a 20% discount. Not a member? Join today!

Immerse yourself in the beauty and artistry of the Chinese tradition of Beijing Opera with this fast-paced journey through the tradition’s classic repertoire presented by DC Beauty of Beijing Opera (DCBBO)

Meet famous characters such as the monkey king, and become acquainted with classic archetypes qingyi (female roles), lao sheng (male roles), wu dan (female martial arts roles), wawa sheng(tender-aged boys), and the clown.

Enjoy live musical performance and admire the intricate and colorful makeup and costumes. Even have a chance to try some on!

With a history spanning over 200 years, Beijing Opera is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. Its unique performance style, rich cultural depth, and high aesthetic value have earned it a place as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and one of the most refined performing arts in the world.

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