CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANHUI OPERA-PEKING OPERA

SHANGHAI, Dec. 7, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Performer Lan Tian performs Peking Opera "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" during "Anhui and Peking Operas Symphonic Concert" at Shanghai Grand Theatre, east China's Shanghai Municipality, Dec. 6, 2012. Anhui Opera, or Huiju, is a variety of Chinese opera from east China's Anhui Province. Huiju was introduced to Beijing in the late 18th century and was influential in being a precursor of Peking Opera. The performance held on Thursday night was a move to protect the Anhui Opera. (Xinhua/Ren Long)