Gorgeous Color Photos Of Communist Operas Lead The Afternoon Links
When the Communist Party banned traditional operas during China’s Cultural Revolution, photographer Zhang Yaxin was chosen to document the model operas that took their place.
1. “Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy,” 1969
Photo by Zhang Yaxin courtesy of Slate
2. “Raid on the White Tiger Regiment,” 1971
Photo by Zhang Yaxin courtesy of Slate
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