Why is Peking Opera called English composition of Chinese opera?

Peking Opera, known as "Oriental Opera", is the true quintessence of China. It originated from many ancient local dramas, especially Huiban in the south of China. At the end of19th century, Peking Opera developed and became the greatest drama in China. Beijing opera combines performing arts-songs, speeches, performances, acrobatics, fighting and dancing. Beijing opera depicts and narrates plots and characters through stylized performances. The main characters in Beijing Opera are Sheng (male), Dan (female), Jing (painted man) and Ugly (clown man or woman).

The repertoire of Peking Opera is more abundant, and there are many performing artists, troupes and audiences, which have a wide influence, ranking among the top in China.

Beijing Opera, known as "Oriental Drama", is the quintessence of China. It originated from many ancient local operas in China, especially the "Hui Ban" in the south. By the end of 19, Peking Opera was formed and became the largest drama in China. Beijing Opera is a comprehensive performing art, which integrates singing, reciting, acting, fighting, and dancing. Tell stories and portray characters through stylized performance means. Roles are mainly divided into four categories: raw (male), Dan (female), pure (male) and ugly (both male and female).

Peking Opera has a rich repertoire, many performing artists, many troupes, many audiences and wide influence, ranking first in the country.