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

Charmful traditional Chinese operas Peking opera is the dominant form of Chinese opera, combining music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics. Cantonese Opera originated in southern China's Cantonese culture, and involves singing, martial arts, and acting. Yueju Opera is skillful in narration and sentiment, its performance is characterized by beautiful singing with aesthetic and elegant moods. #UnderstandingChina #art #Chineseopera | Understanding China

Traditional Chinese operas: Love 七夕奇妙游:《爱》 The show presents several classic love stories in an art form imbued with Chinese character. The excerpts performed are from Kunqu Opera The Peony Pavilion, Yue Opera The Butterfly Lovers and Yu Opera The Legend of the White Snake. Audience can also enjoy traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritages such as butterfly kites, Suzhou embroidery, Chinese fans and oil-paper umbrellas alongside the #opera. #qixifestival #HenanTV #七夕 #爱 #河南卫视七夕奇妙游 | China