An opera troop from southern China was invited to come all the way up to Beijing to play for the Emperor during the festivities that were held to commemorate the Emperor's 80th birthday. After that, the opera company requested permission to remain in Beijing, and over time, they evolved into what is now known as "Peking Opera."
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An opera troop from southern China was invited to come all the way up to Beijing to play for the Emperor during the festivities that were held to commemorate the Emperor's 80th birthday. After that, the opera company requested permission to remain in Beijing, and over time, they evolved into what is now known as "Peking Opera."
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