Witness the Transformation Behind the Performance

Before stepping onto the stage, every Peking Opera performer undergoes an elaborate and meticulous preparation process. From facial makeup and hairstyling to ornate headdresses and adorned costumes, each step reflects centuries of artistic tradition and cultural heritage.

Stage makeup (容妝), is far more than a cosmetic enhancement. It is an essential part of character creation, with distinct styles for the sheng (male roles), dan (female roles), jing (painted-face roles), and chou (comic roles), each expressing a unique stage presence and personality.

Goulian (勾臉), the art of painted-face makeup, uses bold colors and stylized patterns to reveal a character's personality, status, and destiny. Red symbolizes loyalty and integrity, black represents courageous and resolute, white depicting a cunning and calculating mind, while gold and silver are often reserved for deities and legendary figures.

At TaipeiEYE, you can witness this remarkable transformation up close and enjoy a rare glimpse into the backstage world of traditional Chinese opera—an experience seldom seen by the public.