“True reform could only come with the creation of Chinese operas about non-traditional, preferably contemporary topics” because if operas could be transformed, then China’s literature and art would also be so. All art forms in China were tightly controlled and manipulated to reform Chinese culture. During the Cultural Revolution, Mao Zedong used culture as a powerful weapon for maintaining political power and for transforming society.

In such a way the genre has received national recognition due to the most fully embodiment of the specifics of ancient theater. It is important to add that strengthening of the political and cultural influence of Beijing contributed to the spread of Beijing opera across the country. Inheriting the best traditions of the Chinese National Theater, Peking Opera is artistically raised above other local theatrical genres, and took the particular position among them. And thinking about its appearance it is necessary to mention that its roots were found in ancient street performances. It is believed that the above numerated constitutes show its essence. Wichmann stated that “Beijing Opera is a synthesis of stylized action, singing, dialogue and mime, acrobatic fighting and dancing to represent a story or depict different characters and their feelings of gladness, anger, sorrow, happiness, surprise, fear and sadness.”

Peking opera is a special unique blend of theater, mime, acrobatics, circus and carnival action.

Peking opera headdress