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

6K views · 88 reactions | 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 | Facebook

The exquisite art of Chinese opera has close ties with Chinese martial arts. This clip has some great examples of the incredible physical skills required by opera performers. https://kungfukingdom.com/painted-faces-movie-review/ https://kungfukingdom.com/warrior-women-of-yang/ #Peking #BeijingOpera #acrobat #acrobatics #Chinese #martialarts #kungfu #wushu | Kung-fu Kingdom

#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