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What do the facial makeup stand for Beijing opera?

Red - Loyalty, bravery, righteousness.

Black - Impartiality, honesty, integrity.

Blue - Ruthlessness, ferocity, violence.

White - Craftiness, deceit, evil, treachery.

Yellow - Bravery, ferocity, cruelty.

Purple - Authority, dignity, nobility.

Green - Impetuosity, rashness, impulsiveness.

Gold/Silver - Divinity, immortality, supernatural powers.

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