Dang Zhongxin was born to a farming family in Heyang County,Weinan City of Shaanxi Province.Inl uenced by his family’s interests,he began to learn the art of the indigenous Hop Opera at a young age.With his exquisite makeup and outstanding performing skills,Dang was a i rm favorite with local audiences.During the"cultural revolution"(1966-1976),Dang risked his personal safety to rescue more than 30volumes of antique opera scripts from being burnt.In recognition of his devotion to this ancient art form,in 2009,he was nominated an inheritor of national intangible cultural heritage.
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