Bian Lian – Sichuan Opera (川劇 變臉)
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Event: Asia Ethnic Cultural Performances 2007 (2007 亞裔藝采)
Place: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza (香港文化中心露天廣場)
Equipment: Canon 40D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Bian Lian (變臉) aka “Face-Changing” is an ancient Chinese dramatic art that is part of the more general Sichuan opera (川劇).
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Performers wear brightly colored costumes and move to quick, dramatic music. Their faces are vividly colored, for they are wearing masks.
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However, within seconds, these masks change, revealing a completely new and vibrant visage.
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I hope you do not mind, but I am going to use your amazing pictures of Bian Lian on my blog, as linked above.
I will keep your stamp on all photos and give a link back to you.
I hope you don’t mind, but if you do, please tell me and I will remove them.
Best regards,
Charlie
Dear Charlie,
No problem at all. Thanks for your link back ^_^
Regards,
Chris Lee
Thanks Chris (xie xie)
Not a problem. I hate it when people steal things and don’t give the link and credit that is due.
Your pictures are always so fantastic. Very impressed!!!