Traditional opera adapted in TV competition show

Chinese reality TV show, "Fei Chang You Xi," which shifts from modern dance to traditional Chinese opera, will invite non-opera artists and actors to be contenders and perform operas.

"The winners will be decided through judge's marks and audience votes through SMS.

The organizer of the show said the show aims to promote traditional Chinese culture and opera.

A grand premiere ceremony will be aired globally this Friday night on Dragon TV. Chinese opera masters Mei Jiubao and Tan Xiaozeng will attend the premiere. Chinese-American actress Lisa Lu, the only Asian jury member at the Academy Awards, is also expected to perform one classic piece from the Peking opera "Ding Jun Shan."

emily | 8:34 AM | SMS and Television |
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