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

6K views · 88 reactions | 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 | Facebook

1.9K reactions · 31 shares | A performer in a full traditional Chinese opera costume just brought the secretive Bian Lian (face-changing) art straight to the ski slopes. When a burst of flame hits the snow, the moment becomes a real-life “song of ice and fire.” This centuries-old face-changing art from Sichuan Opera, traditionally used to show a character’s instantaneous emotional shift, looks just as spectacular on snow as it does on stage. | Xu Zeyu | Facebook