This ancient Chinese opera headgear, known as the "Zhong Kui Hat," is an indispensable prop in Beijing Opera performances.
Made of red and blue silk, it is adorned with pearls and gold thread.
This headgear represents the magnificence and delicacy of ancient Chinese culture and is also an important component of Beijing Opera art.
Its design is inspired by the ancient Chinese official uniform, symbolizing power and status.
In Beijing Opera performances, when actors wear this headgear, they not only enhance the image charm of their characters but also convey their personality traits and emotional states.
The history of this headgear can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty, and after hundreds of years of inheritance and development, it has become an indispensable part of Beijing Opera performances.
It bears witness to the prosperity and development of traditional Chinese culture and has become an important window for people to understand and appreciate traditional Chinese art.