DP79_30 - A view of the Chinese opera stage in the courtyard of the Khoo Kongsi, Penang, Malaysia

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionChinese operas are performed on this stage in the Khoo Kongsi courtyard. The Chinese opera is based on folklore and historical incidents and is usually performed during festivals. Distinctive features of Chinese opera are the makeup, movements, props, and elaborate costumes. The actor-singers are usually accompanied by a traditional Chinese orchestra. There are many styles of Chinese opera which is an important facet of Chinese culture and entertainment. The stage is used annually in conjunction with the Festival of the Hungry Ghosts during the last week of the seventh moon of the lunar calendar.Date Original4 November 1964CountryMalaysia

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SeriesISEAS30 DP079_6 - 38Southeast Asian Cultural CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectKhoo KongsiLeong San TongPenangMalaysiaTemplesClansOperasChineseStages (Platforms)

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