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Sichuan quilt sheet drama wear wood carving mask

Sichuan quilt opera wear wood carving mask.

Sichuan Duidan Opera wears wood carving masks when it is performed. Sichuan quilt sheet opera is an ancient local opera genre circulating in the area of Yunlian County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province. In the performance of the play, the actors have to wear specific costumes and props, and the most important props are the wood-carved masks. These masks are carved from wood and come in different shapes and colors to represent different roles and characters. After wearing the masks, the actors express the image and characteristics of the characters through singing, reciting, dancing and movements to enhance the visual effect of the audience. Wooden carving masks are one of the unique artistic elements of Sichuan quilt opera, and one of the important features that distinguish this opera from other opera genres.