Cantonese Opera

The fusion of Cantonese opera culture and modern art

In this unique world, we combine traditional culture with modern art to bring you a cotton doll blind box series full of Cantonese opera charm. Each blind box contains different Cantonese opera characters, each with a unique background and story, representing the five major roles in Guangdong opera—sheng, dan, jing, chou, and even the more distinctive erchou.

This blind box is not just a toy but also a deep exploration of Cantonese opera culture. Each cotton doll is carefully handcrafted, transforming the ancient art of Cantonese opera into contemporary design. Whether in appearance, color or form, it showcases our respect and innovation towards traditional culture.

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Five Major Roles in Cantonese Opera

Cantonese opera actors are divided into five major roles: sheng, dan, jing, chou, and erchou. Each role has its own performance style, makeup and costume.

Sheng

“Sheng” refers to the male lead in a play, usually portraying upright and brave characters. The sheng character is typically handsome and resolute, often playing emperors, generals or heroes. The performance of sheng emphasizes temperament and grace. The singing is high-pitched and passionate, with agile movements.

Dan

“Dan” refers to the female roles in a play, usually portraying gentle, intelligent or heroic characters. Dan roles focus on subtle emotional expression in performance, with soft singing and elegant movements. Dan characters often play virtuous wives, filial daughters, or brave female warriors.

Jing

“Jing” refers to male roles in a play who are warriors or heroes. These characters are typically portrayed with high martial arts skills and strong personalities. Jing performances are characterized by powerful movements and a strong singing style.

Chou

“Chou” refers to comedic roles in a play, usually portrayed with humorous and exaggerated personalities. Chou performances are full of exaggerated actions and expressions to entertain the audience. Chou costumes are also distinctive and often personalized.

Some plays may have another type of chou character, which often carries more rustic characteristics and even more exaggerated or absurd personalities. These chou performers emphasize reversal and humorous elements, bringing a relaxed atmosphere when the plot is tense or serious.