Unique to Chinese opera is its 500-year-old colour cryptography; eye-catching make-up, also called the pattern, that is a feature of the art form with a history dating back to the sacrifices of ...

There's far more to Chinese opera than the flashy costumes, dramatic makeup and distinctive singing style often associated with this type of musical theatre. The traditional art form, which can ...

Mao, a trained Yue Opera performer, found his true calling ... Mao is seen doing the makeup for Chinese women of all age groups and consistently produces looks that are "better than getting ...

The revival will replicate the play directed by Mei Qian (1916-2002), which debuted in 1957 at the Beijing People's Art ...

But my patience gradually got better. And, of course, my Chinese, too.” Despite these positive traits, perhaps the best way for Cantonese opera to survive and thrive might simply be for us to ...

"A Dream of Splendor," a Chinese opera, is in the final preparation stage for its world premiere. [Photo/Shanghai Opera House] A Chinese opera "A Dream of Splendor," inspired by the popular TV ...

Artists perform the traditional Chinese Wu Opera "The Legend of the White Snake" in Vienna, Austria, April 5, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The Chinese Opera Season 2025 opened in Vienna on Saturday night ...