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A GUARDIAN OF ART

When the classic Peking Opera Women Generals of the Yang Family starring Yuan Huiqin was staged at the Mei Lanfang Theater in Beijing on the evening of January 5, the performance hall was packed with people. According to theater staff, tickets for the performance had sold out immediately. The audience included people of all ages and even some from overseas, all coming together on the night to appreciate the charm of Peking Opera.

Opera luminary

Yuan is a veteran Peking Opera actress with over 46 years of experience, honored with the highest accolade in Chinese opera, the China Theater Plum Blossom Award. In addition

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