Kunqu is one of the oldest Chinese operas. It was born in the late Yuan Dynasty in Kunshan area, Jiangsu Province. The performance of Kunqu has its unique system and style. It is most characterized by its rich emotion and skillful combination of singing and dancing. Many works of Kunqu praise the romantic ancient love stories. The Peony Pavilion, the representative work of Kunqu, is ever lasting in Chinese drama literature. Now, the appeal for protecting traditional culture would help Kunqu back to its prosperity again.
n. 恳求,上诉,吸引力
n. 诉诸裁决