A face is one off. Whether you like it or not you are stuck with the face you have, but imagine, swapping faces, to swap identities at the flick of a hand at blinding speed that no one would notice how it happened! Interested? Then a visit to Sichuan Opera in China is the best place to discover the fascinating art of face change. With a history that traces back to the Ming Dynasty, face change involves some of the fastest sweeps of hands where highly talented performers change the masks in blinding speed of time the crowd fails to notice no matter how much the scrutinize and stare. Back in the days when the art was incepted, actors blew into bowls containing different colours which stuck into the finely oiled skin, but today the art has progressed to performers using silk masks that are worn in layers. The talent lies in how fast they can peel off the layers of silk with the crowd failing to notice how the stunt is pulled off. Needless to say, you can glue your eyes for all you want without so much as a flicker but you will not see the face being changed by the performer.
Enjoy the sights and cultural experience China has in store while enjoying the Chinese hospitality at a Chengdu hotel. Millennium Chengdu with its strategic location and sophisticated facilities is one of the premiere and classier choice of 5 star hotel in Chengdu.
