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

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