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Xiangsheng, sometimes translated as crosstalk, is a traditional Chinese comedic performance. It is one of China’s most important and most popular performing 1 (art), and is typically performed in Beijing local language.
The term Xiangsheng originally 2 (refer) to the act of copying someone’s speech and actions. It rose 3 a performing act during the Ming Dynasty. From Qing Dynasty to the 1920s, Xiangsheng 4 (steady) developed to become a style of personal comedic performance. Later Xiangsheng came to be performed as a dialog and sometimes even in groups of three or more. The earliest Xiangsheng comedian 5 (know) by name is Zhang Sanlu, 6 performed in the mid-nineteenth century.
Since the widespread use of Mandarin(普通话) from 1949, the popularity of Xiangsheng 7 (increase) throughout the People’s Republic of China. It is 8 standard characteristic of annual CCTV New Year’s Gala and other performing art shows in China.
9 (appeal) to younger audiences, cartoon makers have created cartoon versions of 10 (variety) humorous Xiangsheng performances using sound recording from past broadcasts.