what are the difference between beijing opera maskshalloween masks?

John, Halloween masks are used to scare away ghosts. So monsters and other scary figures are used as the mask signs. However, Peking Opera masks are totally different. They are used to embody the characteristics of the role played by the actors and actresses. Today, many of the masks represent famous historical figures, such as Cao Cao, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu during the Three Kingdoms' Period (220 - 280).

What are the difference between Beijing opera masks and Halloween masks?

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Question: Asked by John McDonald from USA | Jan. 13, 2016 18:08

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What are the difference between Beijing opera masks and Halloween masks?

Answers (1): Answered by Helen from Greece | Jan. 14, 2016 03:27

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John, Halloween masks are used to scare away ghosts. So monsters and other scary figures are used as the mask signs. However, Peking Opera masks are totally different. They are used to embody the characteristics of the role played by the actors and actresses. Today, many of the masks represent famous historical figures, such as Cao Cao, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu during the Three Kingdoms' Period (220 - 280).

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