Where did Kunqu Opera originate? What are the seven Kunqu operas in China?

Kunqu Opera was produced in Kunshan, Suzhou as early as the end of Yuan Dynasty (14 century). It, Haiyan originated in Zhejiang, Yu Yaoqiang originated in Jiangxi, and Yiyang Opera originated in Jiangxi. Known as the four major operas in Ming Dynasty, it belongs to the Southern Opera system.

Kunqu Opera, formerly known as "Kunshan Tune" and "Kunqu Opera", is an ancient opera tune and genre in China. It has been called "Kunqu Opera" since the Qing Dynasty, and it is also called "Kunqu Opera" now. Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest traditional operas of the Han nationality in China, and it is also the treasure of the traditional culture and art of the Han nationality in China, especially the opera art. It is called "Orchid in a Hundred Flowers Garden".

There are seven Kunqu Opera Troupes in China, namely, Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe, Suzhou Kunqu Opera Troupe, Provincial Kunqu Opera Troupe, Zhejiang Kunqu Opera Troupe, North Kunqu Opera Troupe, Hunan Kunqu Opera Troupe and Yongkun Opera Troupe. Naturally, Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe is at the forefront, but it is also the biggest visual impact that Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe gives the audience.