Beijing Opera is a traditional culture of China. It (call) Beijing Opera because it's formed in Beijing.

    Beijing Opera has a history of about 200 years, origin can date back to old local operas, especially Anhui Opera. In 1790, the first Anhui Opera performance was held in Beijing (celebrate) the Emperor's birthday. Later, some other Anhui Opera troupes (戏班) went on to perform in Beijing. Anhui Opera was easy to move good at absorbing the acting styles of other types of operas.

    At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, Beijing Opera finally formed, and became the (big) of all operas in China. Beijing Opera has a rich list of plays, artists, troupes, audiences, and wide influences, (make) it the leading opera in China.

    Beijing Opera is all-round acting art. It mixes singing, reading, acting, fighting and dancing together by using acting (method) to tell stories and describe characters. The roles in Beijing Opera include the male, female, painted-face, and comedic roles. Besides, there (be) other supporting roles as well. In addition, the types of (face) make-up, especially the color, are the most particular art in Beijing Opera.