In Chinese opera, masks play an important role in showing the characters’ personalities and moods. There is a story behind every mask, including its origin and making process. If you’re curious about its story, I bet this video will show you the answer. #JSCulture #CultureandHeritage #SpringFestival | Visit Jiangsu

Peking Opera masks are a unique form of facial makeup in the traditional Chinese art of Peking Opera. The colorful masks indicate the identity, character, age, and other traits of the opera characters. Experienced audiences can discern characters' nature and moral alignment just by observing their masks. #ChineseTreasures | Discover China

5.4K views · 116 reactions | The spectrum of the facial mask in Peking Opera signifies the different characteristics of the personas. For example, red is a positive color in Chinese culture, signifying prosperity, intelligence and bravery. And unlike Western culture in which black is often negative, the black mask is seen as neutral in Peking Opera. #TheVibe #CulturalInheritors | China Plus Culture | Facebook

A woman is singing Beijing Opera and wielding a flowery spear. Her movements are elegant and powerful, as she twirls the flowery spear in her hands, executing intricate patterns with ease and grace. 🎥: xiaohongshu-惜春催花雨 #opera #fantastic #tradition | Fantastic China

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"#HelloChina"-Beijing Opera Beijing Opera, also known as the Peking Opera, is a complicated stage art which combines performance, acrobatics, music, facial painting, and other features into a single unique art form. Originating in the Chinese capital Beijing, the art form has a history spanning some 200 years. Before the advent of Beijing Opera, Kunqu opera was the most prominent form. However, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty was not content with this old style. That's when Beijing Opera ca