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"Chinese opera performance is a treasure of traditional Chinese culture, which combines various art forms such as music, dance, drama, and acrobatics.

In these performances, costumes and hair accessories play a crucial role in not only providing visual appeal to the actors but also reflecting their identity and status as the characters they portray.

Among them, the Qin Xiang Lian hairstyle is the most representative one.

The Qin Xiang Lian hairstyle originated during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1736-1795) and is a unique hairstyle consisting of two parts: a long black ribbon in the front and a short white ribbon in the back.

This hairstyle is typically used for female roles such as Huadan (flower child) and Qingyi (green robe).

Its name comes from "qiantou," meaning front, and "houtou," meaning back, representing the age and status of the character.

In addition to the Qin Xiang Lian hairstyle, there are many other types of hair accessories and ornaments, such as bows, hair clips, and hairpins.

These ornaments are usually made of materials like metal, jade, pearls, etc.

with exquisite designs and gorgeous decorative effects.

They can not only enhance the charm and beauty of the actors but also reflect the cultural characteristics and social customs of different historical periods.

Costumes are also an indispensable part of Chinese opera performance.

Traditional opera costumes often use bright colors and ornate patterns to highlight the characteristics and personality of the characters.

For example, red represents courage and passion, blue represents freshness and nobility, yellow represents wisdom and intelligence, etc.

In addition, there are some special costumes like dragon robes and phoenix crowns that are usually only used for specific occasions or characters.

In conclusion, costumes and hair accessories in Chinese opera performances are an important part of traditional Chinese culture.

They not only have rich historical significance and cultural connotations but also bring visual enjoyment and artistic shock to the audience."