Utilizați butonul de Translate din dreapta pagini pentru traducere.
The People's Bank of China will issue a new commemorative 5 yuan circulation coin on November 25, as part of its series dedicated to the Peking Opera.
Peking Opera , also known as Jingju (京剧), is one of the most representative and emblematic forms of traditional Chinese performing arts. It emerged in the late 18th century and was consolidated in the 19th century during the Qing Dynasty, quickly becoming the preferred entertainment of the imperial court and later spreading to all social classes. For its profound artistic and cultural value, it was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on November 16, 2010.
This theatrical genre harmoniously combines singing, recitation, acting, dance, and martial arts, creating a spectacle of great expressive richness. The performances are based on stories from classical Chinese literature, historical chronicles, folk legends, and moral tales, highlighting values such as loyalty, justice, courage, and filial piety.
The language used in the performances is primarily the Beijing dialect, and the librettos are composed according to strict rules of meter, rhyme, and rhythm. Music plays an essential role in the work: it sets the tempo of the action, defines the characters' personalities, and accentuates the emotional atmosphere of each scene. In the "civil" music (wenchang), string and wind instruments predominate, such as the jinghu, a two-stringed violin with a high-pitched and penetrating sound, and the dizi flute. In contrast, the "martial" music (wuchang) is composed mainly of percussion instruments, including the bangu (main drum) and the daluo (large gong), which lend intensity and drama to the action sequences.
The staging of Peking Opera is characterized by its strong symbolism and stylization. The sets are usually minimal, giving prominence to stage movement and the audience's imagination. The actors' gestures—from their gaze to the position of their feet—follow a codified language that requires years of learning. The costumes, made of embroidered silk and gold embellishments, are vibrantly colored and combined with highly symbolic facial makeup: each color and design reveals the personality, role, and temperament of the character (for example, red represents loyalty and black represents righteousness).
The transmission of this art is traditionally carried out through direct instruction between masters and disciples, following a rigorous learning process based on observation, imitation, and constant practice. Thanks to this method, Peking Opera has preserved its authenticity and technical refinement throughout the centuries.
Today, Peking Opera remains a living expression of Chinese cultural heritage. It continues to be performed in major theaters in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and other cities, and is actively promoted both in China and abroad.
The reverse of the coin features the image of a "jing" (painted-faced male character) from Peking Opera, with colored details and decorative motifs, along with the legend "Peking Opera Art" and the face value "5 yuan".
On the other hand, the obverse of the piece features the national emblem of the People's Republic of China, along with the inscription "People's Republic of China" at the top and the year "2025" at the bottom, accompanied by images of musical instruments from Chinese opera.
Technical characteristics of the coin and its issuance
Country: China
Year: 2025
Face value: 5 yuan
Metal: Brass
Weight: 13.1 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Emission volume: 60,000,000
Sursa informațiilor aici.
Niciun comentariu:
Trimiteți un comentariu