Although she did not understand Chinese opera at the time, she was captivated. In 2022, Haines had a chance to participate in a program for UN Chinese Language Day, where she learned Kunqu via ...

Drawn to the makeup and costumes, he has since then been learning Kunqu and Peking Opera excerpts and gaining knowledge about ancient China, Chinese etiquette and Chinese culture. The allure of ...

The distinct beauty of Chinese aesthetics is not only embodied in every aspect of Chinese life, but also increasingly bringing spiritual enjoyment to people of all cultural backgrounds in the form of ...

The gala featured classic pieces, including The Crossroads, Lakeside Stroll from Legend of the White Snake, Silang Visits His Mother: The Palace Scene, Night Patrol from Women Generals ... titled ...

As a national political adviser, Zhou is dedicated to promote traditional Chinese ... Peking Opera highlights with an exhibition area displaying the distinctive costumes and makeup styles of ...

Taiwan opera is revered across the Asian ... with elaborate costumery and hours of heavy makeup for every performance. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) FENG: Women playing men, what's called xiaosheng ...

Surrounded by around 30 young, curious faces, mostly women with little or no prior knowledge of Yue opera, Bao began ... costumes, and makeup to create a unique spectacle. Shi Ruowei, 19, was among ...

As a major school of traditional Chinese opera, Yueju Opera originated in Shengzhou ... They give their attention to each detail in the story, costume and makeup, the stage lighting and stage ...

Chinese authorities are facing criticism for a video discouraging women from applying makeup on trains, which has been labelled as "uncivilized behaviour". The video, released on social media ...

The Culture Colours: Of Rhythm And Rouge exhibition at the Straits and Oriental Museum in George Town is offering visitors a glimpse of the old world of Chinese opera ... and make-up are actually ...

They’re typically all one colour but a popular style mimics Chinese-opera-style makeup. Facekinis are nothing ... arm sleeves are usually sported by women in China, sun protection gear is ...

Traditional Chinese operas ... agrees to perform Peking Opera whenever her American friends invite her to perform. "They love my performance. When I finish performing, they will come backstage and ask ...