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

75K views · 1.8K reactions | The Chinese opera that is older than Peking Opera Kun Opera or Kunqu is one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera, and is a treasure of Chinese culture. It dominated Chinese theatre from the 16th to the 18th centuries. There are strict face painting rules, with the same character adopting different designs at different times throughout the performance according to different moods and situations. #VividChina | China Plus Culture | Facebook

Yue Opera - one of the five major opera types in China (in order: Beijing Opera, Yue Opera, Huangmei Opera, Ping Opera, and Henan Opera), originated in Zhejiang. | Fantastic China | Facebook