🎭#BeijingOpera masks are masterpieces of color and symbolism, each telling a story with their vivid hues and intricate designs!🎨 🎥: Kuaishou #StageArtistry #CulturalHeritage #TraditionalArts #PekingOpera | Fantastic China

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

Peking Opera combines music, dance, acrobatics, and the art of face paint into a performance regarded as one of Chinese's great cultural treasures. https://on.natgeo.com/2HpV4j8 | National Geographic Travel

As the dominant form of traditional Chinese opera, Peking Opera is extolled as the quintessential "Oriental Opera." The highly visual art brings together music and literature, highly elaborate costumes, and face-painting. #Heritage Watch the entire episode of #Inheritors about Peking Opera here: https://youtu.be/sfZw8-aQFfw | China Plus Culture

#PekingOpera, a traditional opera form in China, has a long and rich history. Watch as this opera performer skillfully performs impressive feats, including backbends, water-sleeve techniques and balancing on one leg while supporting a table. #ChineseCulture | Xi's Moments

Peking opera is one of the quintessential forms of traditional Chinese culture. It's become the most representative and influential genre on the Chinese opera stage today. Born with a deep-sounding voice, young actress Tan Xiaoyu has taken on the role of "laosheng," a senior male character, gaining a reputation for her portrayal of a role traditionally played by males. CGTN's Caroline Wu takes us backstage ahead of a performance of the “Pearl Veiled” to learn more. #ArtisticAces #TheVibe For mor