Taiping lantern opera lives on with Longshan township's grassroots troupe

Members of a local opera troupe rehearse in Longshan township in the afternoon. YANG WENBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY

Performers, painted with exquisite face masks and wearing ancient costumes, are loved by the audience for their graceful singing, superb performance and authentic style. The audio-visual spectacle has been passed down from generation to generation.