Tibetan opera (Lhamo)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf performing arts
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Lhamo
gptkbp:component gptkb:storytelling
dancing
singing
acting
gptkbp:costume gptkb:silk
brocade
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Tibetan identity
spiritual education
gptkbp:foundedIn 15th century
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Thang_Tong_Gyalpo
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tibetan opera (Lhamo)
gptkbp:influencedBy Buddhist rituals
Tibetan dance
Tibetan folk music
gptkbp:instrument drums
cymbals
flutes
gptkbp:language gptkb:Tibetan
gptkbp:maskColorSymbolism white for good
black for evil
red for power
gptkbp:notableTroupes Lhasa Snow Lion Troupe
Shigatse Troupe
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Tibet
gptkbp:performanceContext gptkb:Gyantse
gptkb:Lhasa
gptkb:Shigatse
gptkb:Norbulingka_Palace
several hours
open air
minimal stage props
gptkbp:performanceOccasions festivals
public gatherings
religious ceremonies
gptkbp:performanceSeason summer
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Noh_theatre
Chinese opera
gptkbp:targetAudience common
gptkbp:theme folk tales
Buddhist stories
historical legends
gptkbp:traditionalDress elaborate costumes
colorful masks
gptkbp:UNESCOWorldHeritageSite 2009
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tibetan_performing_arts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8