Backstage of a Chinese Opera Troupe

An artist of a Chinese opera troupe poses for a photo in the backstage.

An artist is being prepped for a Chinese opera presented during the Spring Festival.

An artist is being prepped for a Chinese opera presented during the Spring Festival.

An artist is being prepped for a Chinese opera presented during the Spring Festival.

An artist is being prepped for a Chinese opera presented during the Spring Festival.

An artist is being prepped for a Chinese opera presented during the Spring Festival.

A young artist of a Chinese opera troupe poses for a photo in the backstage.

A young artist of a Chinese opera troupe poses for a photo in the backstage.

An artist is being prepped for a Chinese opera presented during the Spring Festival.

An artist is being prepped for a Chinese opera presented during the Spring Festival.

The Spring Festival is the time for family reunion. But for the performers of traditional Chinese opera, the Spring Festival is usually their busiest time of the year. To bring joy to the audiences, these artists have to put on many shows on this occasion.

Credit: People's Daily