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

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

The training required to be a traditional Chinese Opera performer can be as tough, if not tougher, than many martial arts to achieve this level of skill. Manyof the best Hong Kong action performers trained in the operatic arts, including 成龍 Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-bo, 元彪 Yuen Biao, Lam Ching Ying, Yuen Wah and many, many more. The movie Painted Faces was a semi-biographical account of how many of these stars entered the film industry as their art began fade from popularity. https://kungfukin