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

4.1K views · 108 reactions | The knowledge of facial masks in Peking Opera is one of the key elements to understand and appreciate Peking Opera, a classic culture of China. Being well-designed and well-programmed, facial masks play an essential part in helping identify the various performer roles in Peking Opera. #TheVibe #CulturalInheritors | 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

108K views · 586 reactions | 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 | Facebook

10K views · 125 reactions | Why is Peking opera so quintessentially Chinese? Peking opera is in fact not local to Beijing only. It draws from all the opera traditions in China. Watch the entire Peking opera episode of #Inheritors here: https://youtu.be/sfZw8-aQFfw #Heritage | China Plus Culture | Facebook