Dating back to the Song Dynasty (tenth to thirteenth centuries), Kunqu opera is

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Description: Dating back to the Song Dynasty (tenth to thirteenth centuries), Kunqu opera is one of the oldest forms of opera in existence in China. By virtue of its rhythmic patterns, it has influenced all more recent forms of Chinese opera, including the Sichuan or Beijing opera. Kunqu combines song, recital, bodily gestures and dance

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Location featured:	UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, Île-de-France, China
Date:	2001
Author(s):	Burke, Niamh
Organisation:	UNESCO
Copyright:	©UNESCO
Source:	UNESCO Photobank Folder: 040 UNESCO: 80006709