Peking Opera faces spotted on cycling athletes' helmets in Rio
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China claimed its first cycling Olympic gold after Gong Jinjie and Zhong Tianshi won the women's team sprint in the Rio Olympic Velodrome. [Photo/Xinhua] |
China claimed its first cycling Olympic gold on Friday after Gong Jinjie and Zhong Tianshi won the women's team sprint in the Rio Olympic Velodrome.
As well as the athletes' performance, the race drew attention to the helmets of the duo, which were dramatically painted with the faces of famous Peking Opera characters.
The repertoire of Peking Opera is often based on Chinese history, folklore, and the lives of well-known Chinese historical figures.
The image on Gong Jinjie's helmet is a legendary heroine named Mu Guiying from ancient China's Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD) and a prominent figure in the Generals of the Yang Family legends.
Brave, resolute and loyal, Mu is a cultural symbol of a steadfast woman.
The image on Zhong Tianshi's helmet is Hua Mulan, a legendary female warrior from ancient China's Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-589 AD).
Hua was known to take her aged father's place in the army. She fought for 12 years and gained much acclaim, but she refused any reward and retired to her hometown instead.
The image on Zhong Tianshi's helmet is Hua Mulan, a legendary female warrior from ancient China's Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-589 AD).
Hua was known to take her aged father's place in the army. She fought for 12 years and gained much acclaim, but she refused any reward and retired to her hometown instead.
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