Introduction of Nuo opera

Nuo opera is a kind of China opera, which is a form of opera formed by absorbing folk songs, dances and dramas on the basis of folk sacrificial ceremonies. 1 Nuo opera originated from Fang exorcism in Shang and Zhou Dynasties. After the Han Dynasty, it gradually developed into a sacrificial ceremony with strong entertainment color and musical elements. Around the Song Dynasty, under the influence of folk songs, dances and dramas, Nuo opera began to evolve into a kind of Nuo opera aimed at repaying God and realizing God's promise. 2 Nuo opera is a synthesis of history, folklore, folk religion and primitive drama. Widely popular in Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Shaanxi, Hebei and other provinces. Nuo Opera has different names in different nationalities and regions, such as Nuo Opera, Duangong Opera, Shidao Opera, Tongzi Opera, Local Opera and Guansuo Opera. Nuo opera takes masks as an important artistic modeling method, and its content is mostly related to religious ghosts and gods; Nuo opera actors wear painted masks according to their roles, commonly known as "Lianzi", which can be divided into No.1, No.2, No.3, No.4, No.5, No.6, No.7 and No.8.. Its performance is commonly known as "jumping Nuo", and the scene is often accompanied by gongs and drums. Representative plays include Catch the Yellow Ghost, Liu Catch the Examination, Grazing Grain, Xue Dong Zheng, Ponzi Girl, Girl of the Dragon King, Peach Blossom Cave God, Land of Liangshan and so on. In addition, some of them are adapted from Mulian Biography and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. From 2006 to 20 14, Nuo Opera (Wu 'an Nuo Opera, Chizhou Nuo Opera, Dong Nuo Opera, Yuanling Chenzhou Nuo Opera, Dejiang Nuo Opera and Gelao Nuo Opera) lasted for 50,000 years.