why do beijing opera become national opera?

Peking Opera has combined many characteristics of other local operas, such as Kunqu and Qinqiang Opera. Meanwhile, it has bee acknowledged world-widely. Other operas are not as famous as Peking Opera.

Peking Opera and Sichuan Opera actually share some similarities. All characters have unique facial mask. Sichuan Opera is famed for its face change technique. A character can show different face masks. Seeing through their face masks, you can figure out moods easily.