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What is the traditional Tibetan opera?

Tibetan Opera

The Tibetan name for Tibetan opera is "Ajilam", which means "Fairy Sisters". According to legend, Tibetan opera was first performed by seven sisters, and the content of the play is mostly mythological stories in the Buddhist scriptures, hence the name.

Tibetan opera originated in the 8th century Tibetan religious art. 17th century, from the monastery religious rituals separated from the gradual formation of singing-based, singing, chanting, dance, table, white and technology and other basic programs combined with the life of the performance.

Tibetan opera singing high and majestic, basically because of the people to set the song, every line of the singing of the human voice and help.

On May 20, 2006, Tibetan opera was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.