Rachel Liu has learned Beijing Opera for four years. It1 many years for a person to learn Beijing Opera, but Rachel said she learned the basics2 after learning from one of the best teachers.
"I am still learning to sing. Singing is very3 because of pronouncing the words. And professional (专业的) Beijing Opera singers can point out your small mistakes,4 you don't think you have made one", said Rachel.
There are a few5 roles(角色) in Beijing Opera. Rachel has chosen to play Dan roles. Rachel described her role named Hu Sanniang: "She is a fighter, and she has the ability to6 against many men at one time. In this opera, a lot of high jumping and kicking is necessary. " "Beijing Opera is one of the most7 traditional cultures in China. However, today's young people are becoming8 interested in it. It is slowly being lost as an old tradition. China has already tried its best to9 this traditional art, and I hope everyone can also protect this wonderful art, " said Rachel. "Although I am not professional, the things that I have learned already make me love this10 . I will try my best to do it. "
