Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c4.s2.55
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c4.s2.55
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Cultural exchange between India and China resulted in the birth of Chinese drama and its enrichment. Around the 9ᵗʰ century CE, temples became places for cultural events and entertainment. Some big temples such as the Ci’en Temple had their own theatre for music, dance and acrobatic performance. Acrobatics, dance and music although not drama in the real sense, nevertheless provided the seeds for the birth of drama.