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

A “Hundred-Person Snow Show” featuring 266 skiers dressed in Peking Opera costumes took place at a ski resort in Jilin, China, on November 21. They glided 1.29 km down the professional slope while maintaining perfect formation, setting a new Guinness World Record for "the most people dressed in Chinese opera costume to complete the same 1 km skiing". #skiing #skiingislife #Jilin #東北 #ChinaNews #northeast #guinness #guinessworldrecord #skiresort #resort #worldrecord #snow #pekingopera #opera #cos

1.9K views · 130 reactions | From the initial design to the final embellishments, each step of the Peking Opera costume making process requires precision and patience. CGTN’s Wang Qianhui goes behind the scenes to witness the making of these magnificent costumes. #intangibleheritage #pekingopera #traditional #costume #intangibleculturalheritage | CGTN China24 | Facebook

Peking opera costumes, or "xingtou," consist of several layers. Do you know how to dress yourself in such complex attire? Watch the Peking opera episode of #Inheritors here to find out more: https://youtu.be/sfZw8-aQFfw #Heritage | China Plus Culture

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