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

Enjoy five different Chinese operas all at one place! A joint initiative by the National Arts Council (National Arts Council Singapore) and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), the inaugural Chinese Opera Festival 2025 brings together different opera shows performed in Hainanese, Yue, Peking, Cantonese and Teochew by local opera troupes. All shows are accompanied by bilingual surtitles. Ticket promotions and bundle deals are available! 📅 21 June to 26 July 📍 Singapore Chinese Cultural Cen

Intangible cultural heritage: traditional Chinese operas (1): #Kunqu Kunqu, also known as #Kunju , #Kunopera or #KunquOpera, is one of the oldest extant forms of Chinese opera. It evolved from the Kunshan melody, and dominated Chinese theatre from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The style originated in the Wu cultural area. It is listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2001. The tune of Kunqu is very graceful, lingering and remote. Kunqu