The Hokkien Gezi Opera (Xiangju) is the only Chinese opera genre that is borned outside mainland China, in Taiwan. Being one of the youngest Chinese opera genres, it is a very versatile opera genre that is able to adapt to different performance style.
Produced by Xiamen Municipality Gezi Opera Troupe in 2000, "The Egretta Garzetta Goddess" depicts a well-known legend of how Xiamen Island, also known as "Island of Egretta garzetta" was formed. Legend has it that the island was formerly an unknown island. A egretta garzetta fairy met and fell in love with a mortal who was known to be able to churn melodious music. A snake demoness got jealous of their love and tried to seperate them. The mortal was transformed into a rock while the egretta garzetta sacrificed her life to save her lover. This island was later known as "Island of Egretta Garzetta" in honour of this egretta garzetta fairy.
This show is unique in the sense that the show's music was accompanied mainly using symphonic orchestra and Chinese orchestra as supporting. In terms of performance style, it incorporated alot of western musical essence too.
Produced by Xiamen Municipality Gezi Opera Troupe in 2000, "The Egretta Garzetta Goddess" depicts a well-known legend of how Xiamen Island, also known as "Island of Egretta garzetta" was formed. Legend has it that the island was formerly an unknown island. A egretta garzetta fairy met and fell in love with a mortal who was known to be able to churn melodious music. A snake demoness got jealous of their love and tried to seperate them. The mortal was transformed into a rock while the egretta garzetta sacrificed her life to save her lover. This island was later known as "Island of Egretta Garzetta" in honour of this egretta garzetta fairy.This show is unique in the sense that the show's music was accompanied mainly using symphonic orchestra and Chinese orchestra as supporting. In terms of performance style, it incorporated alot of western musical essence too.
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