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Kung Fu, Acrobatics or Opera in Beijing?
Shaolin Showdown!Kung Fu is a generic term for the many diverse Chinese Martial Arts. Martial Arts have been applied by the Shaolin Monks for over fifteen hundred years, as a distinctive expression of their religion. The term Shaolin has become to represent discipline, power and courage. Chinese AcrobatsAnother alternative that will please the young minds, is a Chinese Acrobatic Show. These are astonishing performances. It is amazing how the young acrobats contort themselves while balancing objects with extraordinary accuracy, grace and coolness.They make it all look so easy, what in reality must have taken years and years of determination and practice. Beijing is a good place to catch one of this shows. If you happen to miss it here, Shanghai is also a good place to see them. Take a look: Beijing OperaChinese Opera is a widespread style of drama drawn from popular legends and folklore which is characterized by face painting, acrobatics and elaborate costumes. Traditional Chinese instruments accompany the acting. Dialog is in Chinese.Most children probably wouldn’t appreciate this kind of play. My guess is they would enjoy a Martial Arts or Acrobatics Show over a Beijing Opera performance. But here’s a sample for you to decide: Return from Kung Fu or Opera to Things to Do in Beijing
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About Beijing Opera Masks...
Opera Facial Make-Up utilize many colors, each representing a unique stereotype character.
In general, red symbolizes devotion and loyalty purple embodies fortitude and resourcefulness black manifests faithfulness and integrity white implies craft blue represents valor and vigor green signifies justice and chivalry yellow exemplifies cruelty Dark red is reserved for loyal old generals while golden and silver are used for Buddha, gods, ghosts and demons. Opera facial make-up is the product of fine artisanship. It has become part of the masterpieces played through the years and a very intrinsic part of Chinese culture and art. Chinese Opera Masks make excellent decorations! 
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