
Lianpu, which is colorful dressing on the faces of the actors and actresses, is formed through the long-term practice and understanding, as well as the judgment of the different roles in the plays. The man named Zhangsheng in ‘The Story of the West Room’ is an example of a Xiao Sheng. On the other hand, Xiao Sheng pertains to a young man that has no beard. One example is ‘Empty City Scheme’s Zhugeliang. Lao Sheng pertains to the middle-aged man with a beard who performs as the decency figure. This is the common name of the opera’s male characters usually composed of Lao Sheng and Xiao Sheng. The Main Roles in a Peking Opera Performance Sheng

As many artists practice long on stage, specific rules are set up and regulations are standardized. Peking Opera is a picturesque art that integrates music, performance, literature, aria, and even face-painting. It was developed by absorbing different other dramatic forms like the local drama called ‘Huiban’, which was famous in South China in the 18th century.

It made several ‘firsts’ in Chinese dramas such as the number of artists, the abundance of repertoires as well as opera troupes and spectators. Peking Opera, also known as the “Beijing Opera”, is the biggest opera in China originating from 160 years ago. Peking Opera, aka the Beijing Opera, is a 200-years old show originated from the southern Anhui and eastern Hubei, which uses speech, song, dance, and combat.
