China 2008 Olympic Games III Set of 4 x 1 Oz Pure Silver Proof Coins 10 each

  

SERIES III - 4 coin set. 4 x10 Yuan, 1 Oz (31.1g). 999 Pure Silver Proof Coins with Color. This 4 coins comprise Special Beijing Olympic Coins Series III , which focuses on the rich and vibrant Chinese culture. The four design images of this release include: traditional Chinese Peking Opera, Yang ge (a popular rural folk dance), lion dances, and "Big Bowl Tea".

All coins are enriched by Chinese traditional decorations in vibrant colors. 1 The Beijing Opera - with more than 200 years of history the Beijing Opera is a cultural treasure in China, performed through operatic singing, acting, speech and movement. The right side of the coin, about 1/3 of the area, is divided by the traditional Chinese window lattice featuring a colored mask that is prevalent in Beijing Opera. 2 The second coin features Chinese Yang-Ge Dance illustrating dancers with vivid expressions.

The right side of the coin, about 1/3 of the area, is divided by the traditional Chinese window lattice featuring a colored design from Chinese folk art - a paper-cut. 3 The 3rd coin features a traditional scene in local Teahouse in Beijing - a design of tea drinking, eating, and cross talking. Beijing Tea Stall has been a place of popular entertainment for citizens of old Beijing. The right side of the coin, about 1/3 of the area, is divided by the traditional Chinese window lattice featuring a colored design with the Spring Festival picture.

4 Finally, the 4th coin features the Lion Dance - popular throughout China, Lion Dance requires a high degree of skill. During the dance the lions portray power through a variety of movements such as jumping, tumbling, climbing, and standing. The right side of the coin, about 1/3 of the area, is divided by the traditional Chinese window lattice featuring Chinese folk art - folk shadowgraph. Reverse of all coins has lettering 29 and " Z " Mintmark for Shenzhen Guobao Mint.

Obverse features Summer Olympics Beijing logo, with lettering: and year of the issue "2008". AND COME IN ORIGINAL MINT-ISSUED CAPSULES WITHOUT CASE OR COA. ACTUAL PICTURES OF THE COINS PROVIDED ABOVE.

31.1 g x 4. Beijing opera or Peking opera (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Jingjù) is a form of traditional Chinese theatre which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics. It arose in the late 18th century and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century. The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty court and has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.

Major performance troupes are based in Beijing and Tianjin in the north and Shanghai in the south. The art form is also enjoyed in Taiwan, where it is known as Guoju (; pinyin: Guójù).

It has also spread to other countries such as the United States and Japan. Yang Ge is a form of Chinese folk dance originating from the Song Dynasty.

It is very popular in northern China's countryside. Dancers typically use a red silk ribbon around the waist and swing the body to music. In different areas Yang Ge are done in different styles but all express happiness.

Chinese tea culture is among the best of Chinese culture. The tea ceremony is a very profound and complex thing, and it seems that only with a pure heart and few worldly desires can a man get its quintessence. However, for the common people, at least those in Beijing, such a state free from vulgarity can never be attained. Therefore, the teahouses in Beijing, different from those in other places, have never been places of peace and quiet.

Instead, they are always hustling and bustling. Perhaps this has something with the Beijingers' disposition: fearful of quiet, and fond of communication, especially that of group chatting. Hence, the teahouses provide perfect venues for them to gather together and talk of everything under the sun with great gusto. The Lion Dance is one of the most widely spread folk dance in China. Lion is the king of animals.

In Chinese tradition, lion is regarded as a mascot, which can bring good luck. The dance has a long history with records of more than 2,000 years ago. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the Lion Dance was already introduced into the royal family of the dynasty. DON'T HESITATE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS! FOR CUSTOMERS IN UNITED STATES.

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