In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing

The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens.

I travelled to Beijing in search of the enigmatic city my great-grandparents knew

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‘Sweat and tears’: a Peking opera actress’s dedication to the Chinese art form

Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting performs poses that can take months to perfect, and leave more than a few bruises.

How Peking opera actors train for decades and never stop practising their art

Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting, currently appearing in The Masked Heroine, started training in the art form in her ...

In a digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to stay relevant

Young Peking opera artists are devoting years to mastering its demanding techniques, hoping to win over today's audiences ...
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Peking Leaving South Street Seaport After More Than 4 Decades

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- A piece of maritime history is leaving the South Street Seaport after more than four decades, as the Peking is about to set sail to make room for an even more important vessel.