Chinese elementary school students embrace Peking Opera(1/12)

Students stretch their legs during a training session.

The Xichang Primary School in East China's Jiangsu Province embraced the "Peking Opera on Campus" project to promote the traditional performance art among the country’s younger generation. Launched by the Ministry of Education in 2008, Peking Opera has since become a school feature. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)

A student holds a fan during a training session. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)

Two students whirl during a training session. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)

A student practices with swords during a training session. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)

A student adjusts her costume in front of a mirror. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)

Students arch their backs during a Peking Opera training session at the Xichang Primary School. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)

Students undergo basic skills training during the course. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)

Students undergo basic skills training during the course. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)

Li Pengshan helps a student with her costume. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)

Li Pengshan demonstrates Peking Opera movements to students. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)

Li Pengshan, an instructor with the Peking Opera Association, applies face paint on students. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)

Pictured are face-painting tools in Peking Opera. (Photos: Yang Hui/GT)