Elegant and colorful: How is facial makeup done for Peking Opera artists | Xinhua Culture&Travel

14K views · 170 reactions | 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 | Facebook

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

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

#PekingOpera is a traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage, combining singing, reciting, acting and martial arts. Different figures and characters present an elaborate combination of make-up, costumes and stage props. #ChineseCulture This video, released at the evening gala of the #MidAutumnFestival on Henan TV, presents a brilliant opera show and its elaborate preparations backstage. Let's enjoy! | Xi's Moments

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