| Cantonese opera is the biggest type of dramas in Guangdong. It originates in the common systematic opera tunes of other provinces spread here. It has taken shape during Jiajing and Wanli of Ming dynasty. This paper regards the emergence of the local theatrical troupe and the establishment of Qionghua Guild Hall as an important marker of the formation of Cantonese opera. Cantonese Opera gains further development in Qing Dynasty. Cantonese opera has gone through a series of ups and downs. It experienced fierce competition for market with other province theatrical troupes. It was once prohibited by government for several years. In spite of these difficulties, It has produced the first King in the opera's history of the world. Through Cantonese Opera artists' persistent tenacious struggle, Bahe Guild Hall is built, and Cantonese Opera has entered into a stage of thriving development.The growth of Cantonese Opera owes much to the social and economic development of Guangdong since Ming and Qing Dynasties. For hundreds of years, there have appreared about 10000 lists of Cantonese Opera , and numerous actors or actresses , including those outstanding artists. Cantonese Opera featuring tolerance allows itself to seek and borrow boldly the useful elements from other drama types in terms of music, stage design, performance methods, etc. It has eventually developed into a distinctive local drama unique of the south of China. the Cantonese artists are also famous for their dedicaton and zest for innovation in history.Cantonese Opera is one of the most widespread operas in the world. It is appealing worldwide. Besides its frequent performance in Shanghai, Sichuan, Hongkong, Marco at home, Cantonese Opera has spread to South-East Asia, Singapo, Vietnam, Tailand,and America.It was performed in Australia 100 years ago. Now there has been a craze for Cantonese Opera in Europe. Through studying its origination,formation, development in Ming and Qing , this paper has thrown new light on Cantonese Opera.
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