Wu Jin

this article is devoted to the history of the development and peculiarities of the Chinese traditional national Opera from its inception to the XVII century, which formed the basis for the formation of the modern Chinese Opera. The author notes that the skills and experience of the Chinese tradition of opera, as a rule, is passed on from generation to generation, from experienced actors to their children or grandchildren. It is pointed out in the article that Chinese opera does not pursue permanent changes, every change must go through a long trial to demonstrate its own rationality and purpos...