Face Mask Changing In Sichuan Opera Editorial Photo

Face mask changing is not simply changing one’s facial makeup in a casual way, but is a special technique in the performance of traditional Sichuan Opera. It refers to the changing of masks in quick succession to show different emotions and feelings of the character in the play. Face-changing techniques generally fall into three categories, “wiping”, “blowing” and “pulling”. It is very attractive to watch the performance in Sichuan, China. Nowadays you can find such kind of performance even in a Sichuan restaurant in Shanghai, but still rare.