“I’d like to continue to bridge the traditions of Korea and China.” Kim is the one and only Korean bian lian performer who learned his art from Wang Daozheng (王道正) in China, often dubbed the "King of ...
“Bian Lian” (face-changing) is a traditional Chinese dramatic art that originated in Sichuan province, which is known for its peppery, spicy cuisine. Actors, wearing vividly expressive masks, change ...
A visitor films a performance of bian lian, or face-changing, on May 8, 2023 in Guangyuan, Southwest China's Sichuan Province. Bian lian is one of the most famous and mysterious dramatic arts in ...