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Four Great Anhui Troupes introduce Anhui opera to Beijing in honor of the Qianlong Emperor's eightieth birthday.
Anhui opera troupes debut in Beijing to honor Emperor Qianlong's eightieth birthday, laying the foundations for Peking opera.
On September 25, 1790, four renowned Anhui opera troupes traveled to Beijing to celebrate the Qianlong Emperor's eightieth birthday. Their performances combined singing, acrobatics, and stylized dialogue, captivating imperial courtiers and local audiences alike. The unique vocal techniques and stagecraft introduced by these troupes inspired performers to adapt and expand the art form. Over time, this fusion of styles evolved into what became known as Peking opera, China's premier traditional theatre. The event marked a major cultural exchange and a historic turning point in Chinese performing arts. It also established Beijing as the new epicenter of theatrical innovation in the Qing Dynasty.
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