Over the course of our stay in Chengdu, we were lucky enough to catch some of the arts performances, mostly during our dinners.
Sichuan Opera is famous for its Bian Lian ("face changing") where the performers changes their masks with such speed and dexterity, that it was really impossible to see how they did it regardless of how closely you looked. Two thumbs up for this, they were seriously good!
Hand shadow was also something that was very unique and well done. Amazing how it was just one person using her hands and body with few if any props.
If you think its difficult enough to pour tea from a normal tea pot without spilling, try imagine using these special pots with extra long spouts!
Wuxia or martial arts is a very unique part of Chinese culture (who hasn't watched and loved Jin Yong??!!) and these youths gave us a brilliant performance, demonstrating the different types of weapons that they trained with and how they spar.
Look how high they can jump!
You don't really need to understand much Chinese to enjoy this little mime/skit that is quite famous and had the audience in stitches and rolling with laughter
Dances are of course not to be left out when it comes to talking about arts and culture.
See the headdress on these ladies? Balancing with it and not poking out your neighbours' eye is no mean feat!
This one had a fish-related story behind it, but sadly I was too distracted to remember it.
Last but not least, there's always the dragon dance!
Sichuan Opera is famous for its Bian Lian ("face changing") where the performers changes their masks with such speed and dexterity, that it was really impossible to see how they did it regardless of how closely you looked. Two thumbs up for this, they were seriously good!
Hand shadow was also something that was very unique and well done. Amazing how it was just one person using her hands and body with few if any props.If you think its difficult enough to pour tea from a normal tea pot without spilling, try imagine using these special pots with extra long spouts!Wuxia or martial arts is a very unique part of Chinese culture (who hasn't watched and loved Jin Yong??!!) and these youths gave us a brilliant performance, demonstrating the different types of weapons that they trained with and how they spar.Look how high they can jump!You don't really need to understand much Chinese to enjoy this little mime/skit that is quite famous and had the audience in stitches and rolling with laughterDances are of course not to be left out when it comes to talking about arts and culture.See the headdress on these ladies? Balancing with it and not poking out your neighbours' eye is no mean feat!This one had a fish-related story behind it, but sadly I was too distracted to remember it.Last but not least, there's always the dragon dance! 
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