Kunqu , also known as Kunju , Kun opera or Kunqu Opera, is one of the oldest extant forms of Chinese opera. It evolved from the Kunshan melody, and dominated Chinese theatre from the 16th to the 18th centuries. It is listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2001. Clip the video to learn more about the main roles in Chinese Kunqu Opera! (Perform: The Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe) | China Plus Culture

Waltzing at the Vienna Opera Ball / Shostakovich Waltz #3 | Kun.KZ

#KunOpera is the oldest opera form in China. The modern adaption of the traditional Kun Opera work #TheRiverbyNightinSpring was a box office miracle in #Shanghai. | ShanghaiEye

Kunqu is one of the oldest forms of traditional opera in China. With a history of over 600 years, Kunqu is known as the "ancestor of all Chinese operas." At CGTN's Super Night 2024, "The Peony Pavilion" by Tang Xianzu, a well-known Kunqu opera, was performed. Tang is a renowned playwright of the Ming Dynasty, also known as "Eastern Shakespeare." CGTN Super Night 2024 was held on Friday evening as Chinese people worldwide began celebrations for the Chinese New Year. | Tian Wei at work

Kunqu ist eine traditionelle chinesische Opernform mit einer Geschichte von rund 600 Jahren. Dank einer innovativen Entwicklung in den vergangenen Jahren erfreut sich Kunqu wieder zunehmender Beliebtheit und zieht heutzutage Jung und Alt in ihren Bann. #view | CRI German