Vintage chic: This is the facial makeup of Peking Opera, an extraordinary cultural symbol of China. Its exquisite detail has impressed viewers for 200 years. #Heritage #FunChina #BRICS | China Plus Culture

Traditional Peking Opera facial makeup! 😲 | Sweden Art & Architecture

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

Changing a face mask in the blink of an eye? It can be done in #SichuanOpera, one of China's oldest and most popular art forms. #ChineseCulture On the sidelines of the ongoing #Chengdu #FISUWorldUniversityGames, a Sichuan Opera performer shows off this mysterious technique to international visitors. | Xi's Moments

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

🎭✨Backstage: Han Opera Makeup The makeup process of Han Opera is nothing short of a transformative ritual. This one, in particular, takes about two hours to complete. From the initial step of priming to the delicate strokes that define every facial feature, each step is meticulously planned and executed with precision. Two hours may seem like a considerable investment, but the finished look is breathtaking. Follow us and witness the artistry of Han Opera makeup firsthand. Actress: Deng Shijie |

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