Shaanxi Opera, which is also called "random pluck," is the main type of drama in Shanxi area and also the most ancient existing one in dramatic arts of our country. As the earliest ancestor of Beijing Opera, Yu Opera, Chuan Opera and Hebei Opera, it has formed its own system with unique vocal music, spoken parts, types of facial makeup, posture, role, category and acting. It was originated in Guanzhong, Shaanxi Province, and spreading out in northwestern area.