| Abstract: | WITH a history of at least 600 years,Ti-betan opera has been dubbed "the living fossil of traditional Tibetan culture".Hav-ing been inscribed on both the national intangible cultural heritage list of China and UNES-CO's intangible cultural heritage list,the ancient op-era has gained many modern devotees.
Owing to local people's passion for the opera and government support in its preservation,this ancient cultural treasure continues to shine in modern times.
Legendary Evolvement
Tibetan opera,called Aje Lhamo (fairy sisters)in Tibetan language,boasts a history of more than 600 years,about 400 years longer than another well-known Chinese cultural treasure,the Peking opera.
In the 14th century,Drupthob Thangtong Gyalpo,a high-ranking monk and iron bridge builder,decided to build iron bridges across many key rivers in Tibet to improve local transportation. |
