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Top 5 videos of the week: From Pluto to Peking opera-inspired face masks

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The face-kini mask is worn by many in China to protect them from the sun and jelly fish stings. Photo: Reuters

Every Saturday, the South China Morning Post will be presenting its top video picks from SCMP.tv and the web - featuring news, features, mini-documentaries and more.

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This week, we've got dancing tennis champions, a close-up look at Pluto and a bizarre face mask that Chinese people are wearing to the beach to protect themselves from the sun. 

Soak in the sun with China's 'face-kini'

Those looking to soak up the sun while protecting themselves from UV rays can turn to the 'face-kini' - a mask that protects the face from sunburn and jellyfish stings. The mask, created in 2004 by swimwear store owner Zhang Shifan, has been attracting attention for a while due to its odd appearance. But this has not stopped people, mainly elderly Chinese women, from wearing one. One of the more recent designs seems to mimic the appearance of Peking Opera performers. Personally, we think these masks defeat the purpose of going to the beach, unless your goal is to scare children. But whatever floats your boat. 

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