A man performs during a Guangchang Meng Opera, July 10. The opera, dating back to the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), features the legend of Mengjiang Crying at the Great Wall. It is a popular opera in Guangchang county, Jiangxi province and boasts a history of more than 500 years. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The cast of a Guangchang Meng Opera perform, July 10. A delegation consisting of journalists from major domestic media companies came to watch the opera performance during a media tour which started on July 10. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Performers take part in a Guangchang Meng Opera, July 10. The opera is sung in a high-pitch, a singing style characterized by the very high, forceful falsetto. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]