觀賞國劇Appreciating Chinese Opera

昨天和朋友一起去看了一齣國劇。

Yesterday, I went with a friend to see a Chinese opera.

你覺得怎麼樣？ 喜歡嗎？

What did you think?  Did you like it?

我第一次觀賞國劇，根本看不懂。

It was the first time I saw a Chinese opera.  I didn’t understand it at all.

國劇多半是演歷史上忠、孝、節、義的故事。

Chinese opera usually dramatizes Chinese historical stories about loyalty, filial piety, fidelity and the right eousness.

那些演員穿的戲服，戴著頭飾都漂亮極了。

The costume and the head dresses worn by the performers were extremely beautiful

即使跑龍套的戲服也都很華麗。

Even the performers in minor roles were in colorful costumes.

不過，鑼鼓喧天的聲音我可受不了。

However, I couldn’t stand the loud guns and drums.

可是，觀賞國劇的觀眾就喜歡這種熱鬧的氣氛。

Yet, audiences that appreciate Chinese opera love that kind of lively atmosphere.