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Make-up in Tuong is an intricate process, not merely for aesthetics but to depict a character’s personality, status and morality the moment they step onto the stage. (Photo: VNA)
Make-up in Tuong is an intricate process, not merely for aesthetics but to depict a character’s personality, status and morality the moment they step onto the stage. (Photo: VNA)
Make-up in Tuong is an intricate process, not merely for aesthetics but to depict a character’s personality, status and morality the moment they step onto the stage. (Photo: VNA)
Make-up in Tuong is an intricate process, not merely for aesthetics but to depict a character’s personality, status and morality the moment they step onto the stage. (Photo: VNA)
Elaborately painted faces are a key source of Tuong’s appeal. (Photo: VNA)
Elaborately painted faces are a key source of Tuong’s appeal. (Photo: VNA)
Actors apply make-up according to the traits of their roles. (Photo: VNA)
Actors apply make-up according to the traits of their roles. (Photo: VNA)
On stage, a performer’s role is brought to life largely thanks to skilful character make-up. (Photo: VNA)
On stage, a performer’s role is brought to life largely thanks to skilful character make-up. (Photo: VNA)
The appearance of General Trinh An in the Tuong play "Female General Dao Tam Xuan". (Photo: VNA)
The appearance of General Trinh An in the Tuong play "Female General Dao Tam Xuan". (Photo: VNA)
The portrayal of the villain Han Phung in the Tuong play "Female General Dao Tam Xuan". (Photo: VNA)
The portrayal of the villain Han Phung in the Tuong play "Female General Dao Tam Xuan". (Photo: VNA)
Each facial style conveys a distinct personality. Combined with dialogue, movement and costume, the character truly comes alive on stage. (Photo: VNA)
Each facial style conveys a distinct personality. Combined with dialogue, movement and costume, the character truly comes alive on stage. (Photo: VNA)
On stage, a performer’s role is brought to life largely thanks to skilful character make-up. (Photo: VNA)
On stage, a performer’s role is brought to life largely thanks to skilful character make-up. (Photo: VNA)
On stage, a performer’s role is brought to life largely thanks to skilful character make-up. (Photo: VNA)
On stage, a performer’s role is brought to life largely thanks to skilful character make-up. (Photo: VNA)
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Make-up art in Tuong (classical opera) brings characters to life

In Tuong (classical opera), make-up or “face painting” plays a crucial role. Audiences can tell a character’s personality at first glance from the actor’s face.

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