A girl learns to perform special gestures for Peking Opera. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

Several students at Hongxingqiao Township Center Primary School in Huzhou, Zhejiang province were rehearsing on May 31 a Peking Opera program that will be performed at the school's Children's Day gala on June 1.

Instructed by professional teachers, the children took the opportunity to feel the unique charisma of traditional operas.

A group of schoolchildren and an instructor are pictured during their rehearsal of a Peking Opera program. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

An instructor applies Peking Opera makeup on a female student performer. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

A group of schoolchildren practice Peking Opera. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]