The knowledge of facial masks in Peking Opera is one of the key elements to understand and appreciate Peking Opera, a classic culture of China. Being well-designed and well-programmed, facial masks play an essential part in helping identify the various performer roles in Peking Opera. #TheVibe #CulturalInheritors | China Plus Culture

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

【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

4K views · 124 reactions | 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 | Facebook

Peking opera is a performance art incorporating singing, reciting,...

Tonight, the China NCPA Performance Online Series present you one of the masterpieces by maestro MEI Lanfang. Set in the Tang Dynasty, the Peking Opera “The Imperial Concubine” tells the evening when the emperor fails to show up, which floods Concubine YANG with disappointment and self-pity. The opera conveys Concubine YANG’ s complex feelings through the graceful singing tones and challenging body movements. Stay with us and leave your comments below! #NCPALatest #live #stream #pekingopera #ope

Bian Jingting is a Peking Opera performer in Jiangsu, and also a member of 416 Girls – a group of singers who gained fame after singing modern songs in an operatic style. She studies the role of Laodan in Peking Opera, playing elderly women, like mothers and grandmothers. #TheVibe | China Plus Culture