Bian Lian: The Magical Art of Chinese "Face Changing"
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Bian Lian: The Magical Art of Chinese "Face Changing"
The Chinese dramatic art of bian lian gives the term “two-faced” a whole new meaning. Translated literally as “changing face,” it’s a unique aspect of Sichuan opera, which originated around 1700, in which the performers, quick as lightning, change their masks multiple times. Here are eight more magical tidbits about
Feb 26, 2019
Bian Lian Performance
A Wuju Opera actress stunned the audience with a spectacular Bian Lian performance, or face-changing, in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province. The Wuju Opera is a form of Chinese opera from Zhejiang Province and was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. #ChinaCulture | China News 中国新闻网
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A Wuju Opera actress stunned the audience with a spectacular Bian Lian performance, or face-changing, in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province. The Wuju Opera is a form of Chinese opera from Zhejiang Province and was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. #ChinaCulture | China News 中国新闻网
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If you blink, you’ll miss it! Bian Lian is the ancient Chinese art of face changing from Sichuan opera. Masks shift in the blink of an eye with a simple gesture, a tradition perfected over centuries and guarded as a secret skill. In this modern performance, the magic goes even further. The artist not only changes masks but also transforms entire costumes in an instant, turning every movement into a dazzling illusion of complete transformation. #art #china #tradition #bianlian #sichuanopera #illu
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