Pyongyang, December 14 (KCNA) -- Chinese newspapers reported about the tour performance of the squad of DPRK opera "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" in China between Nov. 14 and Dec. 8.

The papers elaborated on the opera, viewing in unison it as a great hit.

People's Daily said that Korean artistes' attitude of creation and skilful methods of creation made the opera display its touching artistic charm.

The opera "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai", which achieved high artistic success in many aspects, will contribute to cultural exchange between the two countries, as another successful Korean version of Chinese classic in the wake of "A Dream of Red Mansions", it added.

Wuhan Wanbao said:

Music and fascinating dances of Korean characteristics represented on the stage added new light to the legend long conveyed in China.

The audience, fascinated by the world of joyful meeting and painful parting in the opera, expressed admiration at the Korean artistes with warm applauds.

Wuhan Sinbao noted: When telling about the Phibada Opera Troupe, one calls to mind large-scale beautiful dance work. Dances from Korean version of opera "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" are based on new creative method unprecedented in operas.

Changjiang Daily said that the opera strictly keeps the creative principles of Korean music, dance, and stereo stage decor in the visual and acoustic aspects while preserving the plot of the original to the maximum.

The skill of performers is high and their acting is also very delicate, it noted.