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

Zhao Nan is an inheritor of Peking opera facial makeup. Watch as she showcases her talents of performing and painting facial masks. #TheVibe #CulturalInheritors #Heritage | China Plus Culture

The role of Jing in Peking Opera, also known as 'Hualian,' refers to a strong male character with a heavily painted face. Boasting different patterns and colorful variations, the painted faces reveal different personalities. For example, red denotes honor and loyalty, white represents wickedness or cunning, and black symbolizes soundness and integrity. #Heritage Watch the full Peking Opera episode of #Inheritors 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 facial makeup contains colorful facial designs in traditional Chinese performances based on historical figures or distinguishable traits of a person. For example, in the Peking Opera version of “Romance of the Three Kingdoms,” courageous and loyal Guan Yu often has a red face while hypocritical Cao Cao has a white one. Check out the video to see how Chinese actors prepare their performances before and after the Peking Opera facial makeup. #intangibleheritage #pekingopera #facialmake

Peking Opera is a 200 years old tradition. It combines singing, acting, dancing, acrobats and mime | Global Arts and Culture Community