Sichuan Opera

As a local opera popular in Sichuan，Yunnan and Guizhou Provinces，Sichuan opera is an important part of Chengdu culture.It began in the Qing Dynasty（1644-1911）as a combination of five operatic tunes introduced from other regions.Retaining the Sichuan dialect，the role of Chou（Clown）covers a comparatively large part of the performance；Sichuan opera often presents a charming witty atmosphere.Its variedperformances，such as Bianlian（Changing faces），Gundeng（Rolling lamps）and Tuhuo（Spitting fire）are very popular；Bianlian（Changing faces）is famous even overseas for its mysterious techniques.

The famous Changing faces can be seen in the Sichuan Opera Theater，at No.20，Zhuangyuan Street and also in Shunxing 01d Tea House，third floor of ChengduInternational Exhibition Center，No.258，Shawan Road；in Shufeng Square inside People’s Park，and in Shufeng Yayun Garden in the Culture Park.

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