Mini Museum of Yong Opera opens in Ningbo

Mini Museum of Yong Opera opened in Xincheng Neighborhood in Jiangdong District. Yong Opera is a traditional form of Chinese folk art originated in Ningbo.

Visitors can find the costumes of well-known Yong opera performers, handwritten script in 1960s, old-fashioned phonograph used as stage props, and other items of cultural significance in the museum.

Walking into the museum is like taking a journey into the past. Covering nearly 200 square meters, the museum is divided into three sections, namely, the "regeneration of the art", "the summit," and "the modern prosperity," telling the history of Yong Opera. "This is the costume of Ms. Cao Dingying when she performed in "Half -scissors". This gown was the costume of Ms. Yang Liuting in her play "Going to rain", and this is handwritten script of "The two brothers" in 1960s," said the director in Ningbo Yong Opera Troupe. The museum displayed more than 30 valuable pictures and photos, 20 pieces of drama relics, opera costumes, musical instruments, and audio and video tapes, which record the life and artistic career of the older generation. The director added, "we will replace items on display regularly so that visitors can know more about the history of Yong Opera."

Jiangdong District recently launched a series of cultural programs including inviting well-known artists to the neighborhood, organizing visit of Ningbo Yong Opera Troupe. It also established traditional art organizations like Jin Wen Yong Opera Theatre, which has attracted over 100 Yong Opera lovers. The organizers invite famous performers to give classes regularly. The opening of the Mini Museum of Yong Opera not only improves the public cultural facilities, but also helps to inherit Yong Opera, the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ningbo.

LINK:	http://en.nbwh.gov.cn/art/2013/10/30/art_1325_46276.html...
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