The Tibetan Opera Troupe of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) started the digitalization of the traditional Tibetan opera Nangsa Obar, a funding project of China National Arts Fund, in March, 2017. With the unremitting efforts of over 70 cast members, the opera debuted on the stage of TAR’s Tibetan Opera Troupe. Some say Nangsa Obar is a Cinderella story. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

Tapendrim, an actress of TAR’s Tibetan Opera Troupe, plays the part of Nangsa Obar. “Besides being recognized by viewers and experts, Tibetan opera also needs to adhere to its traditional style,” said her, based on her 15-year learning and performing experience. To present better performance of the protagonist, she spent one month getting familiar with the scripts. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

Before the performance, actors make up backstage, preparing to present the best for the audience. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

As a sophisticated actor, the 59-year-old Wangyel has rich stage experience. As it is his first time to play the part of Kungsang Dechen of the opera, he is a little nervous. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

Actors are busy backstage. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

Nangsa Obar, one of the eight Tibetan operas, originates from a true story in Gyangze. Combining folktales, the opera tells the rough experience of Nangsa Obar, a Tibetan girl who marries the son of Dakchen, a local tribal chief. Photo shows Nangsa Obar acted by Tapendrim. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

At that time, in Rinang of Gyangze, Dakchen (left), a tribal chief, sees the beautiful Nangsa at the temple fair of Nenying Monastery, Gyangze. He decides to make this girl marry his son. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

Sonam Palkyi, a trusted follower of Dakchen, obeys Dakchen’s order. He catches Nangsa and brings her to Dakchen. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

Nangsa’s parents are loath to marry their daughter to the Dakchen family. Compared with the traditional performing effect, the digitalized Nangsa Obar has maintained a leapfrog development of the presentation of the story and theatricality. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

 As a girl of an ordinary family, Nangsa has to agree to marry Dakchen’s son. The light beam shines on the actress, leaving her in the darkness and reflecting her helplessness. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

Nangsa leaves her parents. After the grand wedding in the castle, Nangsa becomes the wife of Dakpa Samdrup, Dakchen’s son. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

Seven years later, Nangsa gives birth to a boy. She names him Lhawu Dakpo, meaning a boy of the wonderland. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

 As the daughter-in-law of the local tribal chief’s family, Nangsa respects the seniors and the virtuous ones, and is kind to the servants. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

 With jealousy, Anye Nyemo, sister-in-law of Nangsa, tries every means to abuse Nangsa. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

With Anye Nyemo’s intentional mischief and unjust treatment, Nangsa is beaten by her and Dakchen, and is finally tortured to death. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

 In the end, Nangsa comes back to life, shaves her head and becomes a nun. After her son Lhawu Dakpo takes office, people live in peace and happiness. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

The three-hour performance reflected the classic plots of Tibetan opera genuinely, presenting a visual feast for audiences. (Photo/ China Tibet News)

The performance of Nangsa Obar in the grassroots is acclaimed by people. Photo shows the performance of Tibetan opera in Wanquan Primary School in Bainang County. (Photo/ China Tibet News)