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

Nuo Opera, with its iconic masks, is an ancient folk drama still thriving in many Chinese provinces along the Yangtze River. Combining drama, music, and dance, it portrays the hopeful spirit and resilience of the people. Credit to #PingtanImpression on Douyin. #NuoOpera #culturalheritage #intangibleculturalheritage #china #trandition #art #drama #performance | wowourheritage

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