Beijing Opera

京剧 Beijing Opera

jīng jù

Trailer of 京剧

Here is another demonstration of 京剧 performance:

Get an idea of what 京剧 looks like in the theatre.

Costumes

京剧jīng jù Beijing Opera

Facial Paint

Music

Vocal Performance

Acrobatics

Four Roles

Mime

Dance

Introduction of 京剧 jīng jù

Extra Resources

A Crash Course of 京剧

An Article of 京剧 intro

Thank you!谢谢 xie xie!

Thank you!谢谢 xie xie!

脸谱 liǎn pǒu

• Black suggests a serious and taciturn disposition, including strength and roughness.
• White reveals a crafty and suspicious character.
• Red symbolizes loyalty, integrity and courage.
• Purple -- solemnity, serenity and a sense of justice.
• Yellow, representing intelligence and calculation or bravery when used in warrior roles
• Blue shows uprightness and stubbornness
• Green indicates bravery and irascibility
• Gold and silver are sometimes used on the faces of immortals, demons and monsters.

shēng 生 dàn 旦 jìng 净 chǒu 丑