Chinese opera is one of the oldest art forms in the world, which has been considered as one of the treasures of Chinese culture. Different parts of China have their own local opera and there are more than 300 different kinds.
Sichuan has its own opera. Actors in Sichuan opera wear specially painted masks (面具) on their faces in many different colors. They will suddenly change completely, and all the time, the actor is dancing beautifully with many difficult movements. Some actors can change face ten times in twenty seconds, and yet you never see their fingers touch their face.
Of course, you realize that the actor has many different masks, one on the top of the other. They are made from very thin silk in bright colors. It the actor turns his back to you, you think he is changing his mask while you cannot see him doing it. Then he shakes his head suddenly and his mask has changed, like magic, into another one! You cannot believe your eyes, and yet it has happened!
. It is a special skill. It takes much time to learn it perfectly. The exact method used by the actors is a closely guarded secret that is only passed on from father to son or master to apprentice (学徒). As China's influence develops around the world, Chinese culture travels too.
A. People actually love this old art form. B. Different colors have different meanings. C. Changing the masks without being seen is not easy. D. But when he turns again to face you, it's still the same mask. E. This old art form is deeply loved by people all over the world. E. In Sichuan Opera, there is a performance called face-changing. G. It is believed that Chinese opera appeared over hundreds of years ago. |
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