Peking OperaⅢ

The Sheng is the main male role in Beijing opera. All the male roles that do not belong to the Jing and the Chou can be called “Sheng”.

The Dan refers to all the female roles in Peking Opera. Although the role can be performed by both genders now, Beijing opera was initially an exclusively male pursuit, with all Dan roles being played by men. The Qianlong Emperor banned female performers in Beijing in 1772. The ban was lifted in 1912, although male Dan continued to be popular after this period and Mei Lanfang is a Dan, famous for his professional and unique style.