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Huaguxi is a form of Chinese opera. It started in Hunan Province. Some other provinces, such as Hubei, Anhui, Henan, Shaanxi, also have Huaguxi.
Originating(起源)from songs, Huaguxi dates back to as early as the Qing dynasty. At that time, the Huaguxi players were mostly farmers. They dressed up in colourful clothes with their faces painted, singing and dancing along the street. It was popular in the countryside, leading to the development of Huaguxi as a theatrical form.

The interesting opera with songs and dance began during the early 19th century. At that time, there were only two roles: chou(a man clown) and dan(a young girl), both played by a man. In the 1860s, more roles, including dan, chou and sheng (a handsome young man) were playing and the performance had developed a lot. Women players were allowed in the early 20th century.
The early Huaguxi didn't last long, and the performances were mostly related to the life of farmers. In the late 19th and 20th centuries, some Huaguxi performance groups began to move to Changsha, the capital of Hunan. At that time, Huaguxi lasted for about two hours. Stories also went beyond activities of daily life.
Huaguxi has developed quickly since 1949. The most typical Hunan Huaguxi has been provided with about 300 kinds of melodies(曲调). Moreover, a large number of traditional works have been adapted. At the same time, plenty of modern dramas have been created. Huaguxi has been experiencing improvement with the help of the artists who love Chinese culture.
注:每题答案不超过 6 个词。
1. Where did Huaguxi start?
In Hunan Province.
2. When was Huaguxi popular in the countryside?
During the Qing dynasty.
3. When were women players allowed to play in Huaguxi?
In the early 20th century.
4. How long did Huaguxi last in the late 19th and 20th centuries?
For about two hours.
5. Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph.
with the help of

答案： 1. In Hunan Province. 2. During the Qing dynasty. 3. In the early 20th century. 4. For about two hours. 5. with the help of