Posted 2017/8/24
The Chu Opera, with a history of over 150 years, is one of the main local operas in Hubei Province. It usually depicts stories of legends and family life, and is often simple and humorous.
It originated in Huangpo, Xiaogan in Hubei prefectures, and was known as the Huang Xiao Flower Drum. It was named the Chu Opera in 1926. It is fresh and lively, exquisite and elegant, easy to understand and a strong local flavor.
The Chu Opera now has about 500 plays. Its musical patterns are divided into three categories; Ban tunes, ditties, and high tunes. There are sheng (male), dan (female) and chou (clown) roles.
