Understanding facial masks key to appreciate Peking Opera

90K views · 454 reactions | 【Colored Peking Opera Masks】A fine work of art derived from Peking Opera, the quintessence of Chinese culture. #彩塑京剧脸谱 #IntangibleCulturalHeritage | China Today | Facebook

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

Peking Opera has a history going back over 200 years. As the dominant form of traditional Chinese opera, it’s extolled as the quintessential "Oriental Opera." As a highly visual art, it brings together music, literature, highly elaborate costumes, and face-painting. #Inheritors #Heritage #ChinaTravel #2025ChinaAgenda #ChinaVibes #Film #FilmTourinChina #Beijing | China Plus Culture

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

23K views · 192 reactions | Peking Opera traces its origins back to...