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Fire-spitting is one of the stunts performed by Sichuan Opera actors to highlight the stage effect and make their images more realistic.

Sichuan Opera is a traditional folk drama popular in Southwest China. Artistic skills including changing faces and spitting fire are representative symbols of Sichuan opera. People prefer to walk into the theaters to feel the visual impact from the techniques.

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