Xiqu definition
Xiqu. ( in Chinese)literally means “drama” (“Xi ”) and “song” (“Qu ”) in Putonghua pronunciation. It refers to the traditional Chinese performing art form which combines drama and singing. Some translate it as “Chinese opera”. However, some Hong Kong arts groups or institutions including the WKCDA prefer to use “Xiqu”, rather than the translation of “ Chinese opera” to specify its uniqueness comparing with the Western opera.