BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- The China Association of Performing Arts has released a set of textbooks for the study of traditional Chinese opera.

The textbooks aim to help teachers increase their knowledge and teaching capabilities, and to help students gain a better understanding of Chinese opera.

Two textbooks -- one for teachers and the other for performers -- were released, according to Cui Ning, the expert in charge of compiling the books.

A total of 136 recommended teaching practices and 56 original scripts have been included to help students, said Cui. Enditem