Think Peking Opera is all mystery and no fun? Think again! 🎶 CGTN’s Nadim Diab just spilled the tea on how to unlock this vibrant art form – and we’re breaking it down like a TikTok tutorial. From backstage secrets at CMG’s new amateur program to decoding color-coded costumes, here’s your cheat sheet:
1. Follow the Face Paint Rainbow 🌈
Those wild makeup designs? They’re basically emojis IRL! Red = loyalty, white = shady vibes, black = total badass. Pro tip: Watch how performers flip their sleeves – it’s like ancient sign language!
2. Clap Like You Mean It 👏
When the gong crashes or the erhu wails, that’s your cue to react! Peking Opera fans go harder than concert crowds – shout ‘Hao!’ (lit: ‘sick moves!’) when acrobats nail flips mid-song.
3. Swipe Right on Stories 💘
Every show’s got OG drama – jealous generals, ghostly lovers, you name it. Download subtitled clips first (yes, it’s binge-worthy) to catch political roasts and romance that’d make K-dramas blush.
Ready to level up? Amateur performers are rocking CMG’s new training program – proof this 200-year-old art is getting a Gen-Z glow-up. 🎉
