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Chinese Opera in the neighbourhood

Posted in Uniquely Singapore by themediaslut on the April 25th, 2006

themediaslut was on the way home when she saw a street side Chinese opera in action.

She woop up her digital camera and went happily snapping away.

Warning: Photo heavy entry ahead.

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There was some sort of prayer ceremony going on and it had the Chinese opera to appease the gods and the senior citizens in the neighbourhood.

This particular scene is about a newly wed couple about to spend their first night togather.. ahh.. the innocence of yesteryears..

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The bride can’t wait to hit the sack…

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The groom, however, is shy and reluctant…

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The rest of the action is like the bride trying to chase the groom to bed..

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A Chinese opera isn’t complete without the banging of gongs and drums to intensify the mood.

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For more on Chinese opera in Singapore, please click here.

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