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

Peking opera is one of the quintessential forms of traditional Chinese culture. It's become the most representative and influential genre on the Chinese opera stage today. Born with a deep-sounding voice, young actress Tan Xiaoyu has taken on the role of "laosheng," a senior male character, gaining a reputation for her portrayal of a role traditionally played by males. CGTN's Caroline Wu takes us backstage ahead of a performance of the “Pearl Veiled” to learn more. #ArtisticAces | CGTN

Peking opera is one of the quintessential forms of traditional Chinese culture. It's become the most representative and influential genre on the Chinese opera stage today. Born with a deep-sounding voice, young actress Tan Xiaoyu has taken on the role of "laosheng," a senior male character, gaining a reputation for her portrayal of a role traditionally played by males. CGTN's Caroline Wu takes us backstage ahead of a performance of the “Pearl Veiled” to learn more. #ArtisticAces #TheVibe For mor

The male dan, one of the most prominent roles in Peking opera, is a female character portrayed by a man. It is recorded that men started to play female characters as early as the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE) and the practice was popularized during the Song dynasty (690-1279 CE). Watch the Peking opera episode of #Inheritors here to find out more: https://youtu.be/sfZw8-aQFfw #Heritage | 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 is a 200 years old tradition. It combines singing, acting, dancing, acrobats and mime | Global Arts and Culture Community