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Opera Translation and Globalization of Chinese Local Culture: A Case Study of Wuxi Opera
ZANG Hui-qian, SUN Zhi-xiang, XIANG Yu-xin
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5836/2017.08.012
Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
Against the background of a rigorous campaign of globalization of Chinese culture, the global dissemination of local operas has drawn attention from the government, art performers, translators and scholars. This paper takes Wuxi Opera, a precious cultural treasure in Jiangsu province, China, for example. We will discuss the difficulties in spreading Wuxi Opera globally and learn the successful globalizing experience from other operas, such as Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera and Sichuan Opera. Considering the important status and rich resources of Peking Opera, we will analyze Peking Opera thoroughly and the most important aspects of Sichuan Opera and Kunqu Opera. By analyzing their translations and globalization process, we believe that Wuxi Opera should make efforts especially in four aspects to make progress in its globalizing campaign.
Wuxi Opera, globalization, Chinese culture, opera translation
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