The Inheritance Significance of Wenzhou Drum Ci

Wenzhou drum ci is a "specialty" of Wenzhou and a traditional art. Its existence and development are the contributions of Wenzhou folk artists, especially Pingyang drum ci artists, which makes this folk art still full of such strong vitality. Known inheritors of Wenzhou drum ci art include Bai Mensong, A Guang Er, Mao Xingfa and Chen Changde in Qing Dynasty, Cao Daiqing, Chen Renlian, Li, Bai and Wang in Republic of China, Guan Huashan, Ruan Shichi, Zheng, Ding Lingsheng, Fang Keduo, Xu Yuyan and Lin Xiuzhen since the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Since 2 1 century, the development of Wenzhou drum ci has been facing difficulties, with few performances and urgent need of protection.