Face-Changing (Bian Lian)

Face-Changing, or Bian Lian, is a mesmerising spectacle in which the performer swiftly and seamlessly changes beautifully painted masks to convey shifting emotions and dramatic transformations.  Bian Lian originates in Sichuan Opera, has a history spanning hundreds of years and is performed with specially recorded music.

China Arts offers an enthralling Bian Lian performance that thrills audiences with its speed, precision and mystique.