The cat runs and chases the little mouse.
It stalks, leaps, and claws at it.
It does this not just out of hunger but also for fun.
Finally the hunt is over it sinks its fangs into its prize.
All is not well however.
The mouse had been poisoned by some naughty human contraption.
Too late for the cat, so graceful during the hunt.
So pathetic in death.
Looking back the mouse was tainted too sickly, too slow.
The cat should have known.
The cat did not and thus became a pawn in the game of life.
Beijing Opera, also known as “Peking Opera,” is one of the most representative performing art of Chinese culture. It is the largest Chinese opera form, and is extolled as “Oriental Opera.”
Having a history of 160 years, the Beijing Opera is developed from absorbing many other dramatic forms, mostly from the local drama ‘Huiban’ which was popular in South China during the 18th century. It is a scenic art combining music, performance, literature, aria, and face-painting. The performance focuses on the technique of expression and different roles have different meanings.
Some main roles in Beijing Opera are: Sheng, a common name of male characters; Dan, the general name for female characters; and Jing, which refers to some male characters with particular appearances or personalities. Lots of them are based on the real historical people.
Another feature of Beijing Opera is the facial painting, also known as Lianpu. Lianpu is regarded as the colorful dressing on actors’ faces. The colors are varied with each characters to represent different themes. For instance, red symbolizes loyalty, such as Guanyu, a great general during Three Kingdoms Period (220-280). Black signifies honesty and frankness.
Beijing Opera portrays the soul of Chinese national culture. It is the unique and eternal treasure of China.
I wrote a poem
and left a blank page for thee
I started from the very beginning
that portrays the excitement of me
holding you carefully
you were tiny and clean
With the cycle of seasons
I watch thee
from walking to running
from talking to learning
from failure to success
Then I wrote about us
I sat down
recalling all the moments
when the curiosity emerged from your eyes
when the impatience began to expand
But I still felt content
to see your growth
I wrote a poem
consisted of all the details
you ignored easily
Therefore
I left this blank page
it also said something
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