Wuxi Opera relates to daily life

If visitors want get a feel for the traditional way of life of older local people, watching Wuxi Opera is probably a good choice.

The opera, which dates to the 1900s, is popular in southern Jiangsu province and Shanghai, one of the most prosperous regions in China. Most of the scenes of Wuxi opera relate to local people's lives and their music is soft and melodious.

"Many seniors like to go to theaters, order a cup of tea and enjoy Wuxi Opera," said Wang Binbin Jr, a celebrated, 62-year-old Wuxi Opera singer, whose father was a master of the opera. "It's an important part of their daily life.