History of Sichuan Opera's Changing Face

Sichuan Opera originated in Qianlong and Jiaqing years of Qing Dynasty. Every holiday, a stage will be set up in the temples at the docks of towns and villages in Sichuan to celebrate. Over time, Sichuan opera has gradually become a climate in the streets. In Qing dynasty, "two lakes filling Sichuan" brought many new elements to Sichuan culture. Kunqu Opera, Gao Opera, Hu Opera, Dan Opera and Deng Opera were gathered in the restaurant blocks of major cities in Bashu, and students, Dan Opera, Beijing Opera, Mo Opera and Ugly Opera appeared on the small stage of the teahouse, which gradually formed a * * * style over time and was collectively called "Sichuan Opera" in the late Qing Dynasty after liberation.

The face-changing technique of Sichuan Opera was formed in 1930s, and it was first used in the traditional opera Guizhenglou. In the play, a knight named Bei Rong changed his face several times to save people's lives, and this novel performance mode continued from then on.