Peking Opera, a 200-year-old art form, was listed as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Peking Opera comprises singing, acting and martial arts, and is usually performed by actors in flamboyant costumes and exaggerated facial make-up. UNESCO has so far adopted 160 art forms from 77 countries and regions as intangible cultural heritages.

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