Shaoxing Opera is the chief local opera in Hangzhou, which became popular 70 years ago ground Sheng County, and has become one of the major operas in the country. The Shaoxing Opera is very lyrical, with graceful melody and exquisite performance. Around the year of 1949, there were more than 10 Shaoxing Opera groups in Hangzhou, including Friend and Honeybee. After the liberation, the first effort was made here for females to play a part in the theatrical troupe, with a good effect. The usual repertoire includes Scholar Liang Shanbo and Lady Zhu Yingtai, Husband Pan, Romance in the Western Wing-room, Rouge, Jasper Hairpin, and Dragon and Phoenix Lock.