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Face-changing of Chuanju Opera, Chengdu

Updated: 2026-03-27 | China Bound

Step into the vibrant world of Chuanju Opera, a brilliant cultural heritage of China with over 300 years of history. From face-changing and fire-breathing to the powerful gaoqiang singing style, every performance brings stories of life to the stage. On World Theatre Day (March 27), discover a living art deeply rooted in Sichuan's culture and daily life.