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How did Shaanxi Opera spread to Xinjiang? What is the integration with Xinjiang local art?

Shaanxi Opera is an artistic expression of China ancient people playing and singing for entertainment. Later, with the continuous development of time, it gradually merged with other elements of opera and gradually developed to the present scale. Because the Guanzhong area since the Zhou Dynasty is called Qin, people also call this kind of self-playing and self-singing Qin opera Qin opera. There is no specific historical research on when Shaanxi Opera was introduced into Xinjiang, but it is speculated that it should be the time when Qianlong unified the Central Plains. The biggest feature of Xinjiang Shaanxi Opera is its integration with Xinjiang's national characteristics.

First, Shaanxi Opera spread to Xinjiang. Qinqiang Opera first appeared in the State of Qin, took shape in the early Han Dynasty, and matured and reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty. According to historical speculation, the time when Shaanxi Opera was introduced into Xinjiang should be around the first year of Guangxu. Because Zuo recovered Xinjiang during this period and established provinces and cities in Xinjiang. Many of the Han people who moved westward came to Xinjiang with large troops, and many of them were Shaanxi opera artists, walking up and down the streets in various regions of Xinjiang. Or knock on the bangzi and sing along the street to make a living. Or you can set up your own Shaanxi opera class and cooperate with Xinjiang musical instruments. Perform at temple fairs or at home.

Second, the development of Shaanxi Opera After the Revolution of 1911, the original version of Shaanxi Opera spread in Xinjiang has not adapted to the historical development. Therefore, Shaanxi, Shanxi and Gansu Shaanxi Opera classes were integrated, and Shaanxi Opera artists spread to Xinjiang were brought together to form a trinity class. Sanhe class gathered the most famous Shaanxi opera artists at that time. So they began to boldly innovate and expand the catalogue and content of the theater. Plays that are closer to people's lives and in line with the public's love have been widely loved by people from all walks of life. Therefore, the Shaanxi Opera in Xinjiang has integrated the national characteristics of many regions.

Third, the significance of Shaanxi Opera The reason why Shaanxi Opera is still popular in today's society is because it dared to innovate during the Republic of China and took the lead in opening a theater for Shaanxi Opera when there was no theater. Shaanxi Opera is an important part of China's traditional culture, which reflects the folk life in China and has strong national characteristics.