Why is Beijing Opera called the quintessence of Chinese culture?

It is not surprising that the maturity of Peking Opera itself and its aesthetic representation of China culture are called national quintessence. In fact, the word quintessence only appeared in the process of contact with the world. It is required to represent national culture, and the quintessence of Chinese culture is a foreign word rather than a domestic word. Therefore, Guangdong listens to Cantonese opera, Jiangsu and Zhejiang listen to Cantonese opera, Henan listens to Henan opera, and Beijing opera is the quintessence of the country, which does not hinder the development of local operas. On the contrary, there are many exchanges between Beijing Opera and local operas. So Beijing Opera is the quintessence of China, but it is not.

First of all, Peking Opera is not just a drama representing Beijing. The real local opera in Beijing is called Quju, and the artistic expression of singing is different from that of Beijing Opera. The name of Peking Opera is not ancient, but was born in the Republic of China, also known as Pingju. He took Xipi and Huang Er as the main vocalists, and absorbed the expression techniques of major operas. As far as its spread is concerned, it not only has a wide audience in Beijing, but also has a large number of Beijing opera lovers all over the country. Peking Opera is the most important performance form of China people in the stage entertainment era. Known as the "national quintessence." So I didn't say that Beijing's local opera is the quintessence of China. Beijing opera is not a drama in Beijing, but a Beijing in drama.

Secondly, talk about the quintessence of China. Essence is also essence. Since the beginning of drama, our nation has been constantly putting up the essence of its own art and all the beautiful, pleasant and fun things. I don't hesitate to pay for my work. Music that is constantly running in and improving day by day is fascinating. Expressive dance, image. As well as rich literary creation and colorful stories. They are all important carriers of China traditional operas. Therefore, this national quintessence represents the most wonderful, beautiful and thoughtful thing of our nation. Everything that has these things can be called the essence. So I think local drama can also be called the essence.

Finally, it depends on the definition of national quintessence.

First, it was conceived by the Chinese nation.

From this point of view, local operas are the quintessence of China. Whether it's the roar of Qinchuan's Shaanxi opera, it's also said that Jiangnan is gentle and moving. Local operas are permeated on the one hand, and both Qin, China, Pingyao ancient city and Huizhou architecture are created, perfected and appreciated by local audiences and artists. The place is also born under the aesthetic needs of our nation. Fujian Tulou, Gaopo Grottoes, Pingyao Ancient City and Huizhou Architecture all belong to our nation's own spiritual wealth.

Secondly, it represents the essence of China's art.

From this perspective, local operas can only be regarded as "local quintessence" but not as "national quintessence". Local operas represent places, and the audience will be limited by dialects such as Yue Opera or artistic styles such as Qin Opera. We can feel the local charm and understand the local culture through local operas. However, Beijing opera has a wide audience and a large cross-social class, which is incomparable to local operas. Therefore, from this point of view, Fujian tulou, Gaopo caves, Pingyao ancient city and Huizhou architecture are not as symbols of the whole Chinese nation as Wan Li Great Wall. From this perspective, Peking Opera is a real "national quintessence".