Is the performance form of Yangzhou Qingqu standing and singing?

The performance of Yangzhou Qingqu is not standing, but sitting.

Yangzhou Qingqu is a sitting performance, ranging from one or two performers to eight or nine, accompanied by self-operated musical instruments. Its performance form is commonly known as sitting in an open-air seat with a table in the middle, with three or four to six or seven people sitting around on three sides, facing the audience. Play an instrument, solo or duet without makeup or other props.

Yangzhou Qingqu is an ancient and unique traditional folk art form, which is mainly spread in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It originated in the Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. As a kind of folk music, Yangzhou Qingqu has strong local characteristics and is known as one of the "Three Musts in Yangzhou".

The performance form of Yangzhou Qingqu is very unique. It is mainly composed of sitting and singing, usually three to six people sit in a circle and perform in front of the audience. The instruments used by performers mainly include erhu, pipa, sanxian, Zheng and sheng, and sometimes percussion instruments such as drums and boards are added.

Yangzhou Qing Qupai is rich, with hundreds of Qupai, many of which have been lost. Traditional plays have a wide range of contents, including historical legends, folk stories, opera aria and so on. Among them, the more famous ones are Moonlight on the West Lake, Broken Bridge, and Autumn Water in the Sky.

Yangzhou Qingqu has been passed down to this day with its unique artistic charm and cultural value.

It not only has strong local characteristics and national style, but also is an important part of China traditional culture. It carries a lot of historical information and folk stories, and it is one of the important ways to study the history and culture of China.

However, with the continuous development of society and the diversification of entertainment forms, the inheritance and development of Yangzhou Qingqu are facing many challenges. In order to protect this precious cultural heritage, the government and all walks of life have taken a series of measures. For example, organize professional performances and competitions, publicize the knowledge and skills of Yangzhou Qingqu, and encourage young people to learn and inherit. The implementation of these measures has provided strong support and guarantee for the inheritance and development of Yangzhou Qingqu.