The Historical Coordinates and Contemporary Values of Traditional Chinese Opera in the World of Drama
The status and contemporary value of traditional Chinese opera in the world have been questioned both in China and abroad,but to a large extent this questioning can be attributed to the cultural bias of West-centred theory.In the context of globalization,it is of great significance to rediscover the historical coordi-nates of traditional Chinese opera in the world and recognize its contemporary value.Traditional Chinese op-era is one of the world's three oldest dramas.As the stage performance has never been interrupted,its artis-tic heritage is the richest,and its artistic vitality is the most tenacious,which makes it an outstanding and indispensable pole of the world of drama.Traditional Chinese opera,with its rich cultural deposits,is a win-dow to the excellent traditional Chinese culture,a book to recognize the wisdom of the East,and a vivid classroom to guide people to learn goodness and beauty,which is worthy of our treasuring.
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