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

9.5K views · 92 reactions | "Death Do Us Part," the grand debut of Chinese opera director Li Zhuoqun, premiered in 2013 to much success with its captivating adaptation of the 14th-century Chinese classical novel "Water Margin." Li, a graduate of the National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts, says reinterpreting this classical work for a modern-day audience was both an experiment and a challenge. #TheVibe #ArtisticAces | China Plus Culture | Facebook

8K views · 114 reactions | Peking Opera dates back over 200 years. As the dominant form of traditional Chinese opera, it's extolled as the quintessential 'Oriental Opera.' As a highly visual art, it brings together music and literature, highly elaborate costumes, and face-painting. #Heritage Watch the full Peking Opera episode of #Inheritors here: https://youtu.be/sfZw8-aQFfw | China Plus Culture | Facebook