China has an abundance of 1 300 local operas of which sichuan opera is one of chinese first and oldest operas sichuan opera is also the most significant and most interesting opera form from southwestern china as a stage entertainment it conveys the idea of time and space to the audience through its uniqie solo recitals refined acting rich percussion and irresistible funny comedians in addition sichuan opera also displays unique skills including changing faces fire spitting and rolling