In May 2001, it was selected into the first batch of Representative Lists of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. In 2008, it was automatically included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest existing Chinese operas, originating from the Ming Dynasty (14th to 17th century AD). The singing style of Kunqu Opera is highly artistic and has had a huge impact on all modern Chinese operas, such as Sichuan Opera and Peking Opera. Kunqu Opera performances include singing, reciting, acting, fighting, and dancing, which are also the basic subjects for training Peking Opera actors. Kunqu Opera and its dramatic structure (roles such as Dan, Chou, and Sheng) have also been borrowed by other operas. "The Peony Pavilion" and "The Palace of Eternal Life" have become traditional repertoires. Kunqu Opera performances are accompanied by gongs and drums, strings, flutes, flutes, shengs, pipa and other string and percussion instruments. Kunqu Opera dance movements are mainly divided into two categories, which are rich in expressiveness.