Guardians of Tradition
Discover the master artisans preserving China's intangible cultural heritage through decades of dedicated craftsmanship and scholarly pursuit.
Mei Lanfang
Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) was the most famous Peking Opera performer of all time, considered among the...
Cheng Yanqiu
Cheng Yanqiu (1904-1958) was one of the Four Great Dan (female role) performers in Peking Opera, alo...
Shang Xiaoyun
Shang Xiaoyun (1900-1976) was one of the Four Great Dan (female role) performers in Peking Opera. He...
Xun Huisheng
Xun Huisheng (1900-1968) was one of the Four Great Dan (female role) performers in Peking Opera. He...
Ma Lianliang
Ma Lianliang (1901-1966) was one of the most famous Peking Opera performers, founder of the Ma Schoo...
Tan Xinpei
Tan Xinpei (1847-1917) was the founder of the Lao Tan School of Peking Opera and is known as the 'Ki...
Wang Yaoqing
Wang Yaoqing was the founder of the Wang School of Dan (female) roles and the teacher of the Four Gr...
Yang Xia Lou
Yang Xia Lou was the supreme master of Wu Sheng (martial male) roles in Peking Opera. His acrobatic...