Pear Garden

The Birngarten (Chinese梨园, Pinyin Liyuan ) was the first academy for theater, drama and music in China. It was founded by Emperor Tang Xuanzong ( 712-755 ) during the Tang Dynasty. Even today, actor name in the Middle Kingdom also " student of the Birngartens ".

Weblink

  • Entry of the pear garden ( Pear Garden) in the Encyclopædia Britannica (English), accessed on April 2, 2013.
  • Chinese Opera
  • Acting School
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