Traditional Chinese opera #戲曲 #xiqu, is a form of musical theatre in China with roots going back to the earliest periods of Chinese history. This is a mask on display in Bangkok. Generally, a white mask symbolizes sinister, evil, crafty, treacherous, and suspicious characters. Any performer with white painted face usually takes the part of a villain of the show. #walkabout #hiddenbangkok #dvpontour #chineseopera #chinesehistory #lhong1919 #mask #art #opera #riverside

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