Move over, TikTok filters – there’s a 1,300-year-old art form in China that’s the original viral visual spectacle! 🌟 This summer, young students in Chengdu are swapping beach days for Bian Lian (face-changing) lessons at the city’s Face-Changing Art Inheritance Center, keeping alive one of Sichuan Opera’s most guarded secrets.
💥 Imagine performers flicking their sleeves to instantly swap masks – 15+ transformations in 20 seconds! Once taught only to family heirs, this ‘magic on stage’ now dazzles new generations through summer workshops. Our livestream captures:
👧👦 Kids nailing rapid-fire mask swaps
🎨 The science behind colorful handmade masks
🤝 Cultural guardians passing down ancient techniques
“It’s like learning superhero moves,” giggles 12-year-old participant Li Wei. “But instead of capes, we use silk and quick hands!”
📲 Tap into tradition: Watch history unfold in real-time as China’s cultural DNA gets a Gen-Z upgrade!
