Besides Peking Opera, what other local operas are there in China?

Hebei Bangzi is an important branch of China Bangzi vocal cavity, which was formed in Daoguang period of Qing Dynasty (1821-1850) and reached its peak in the early years of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty. Hebei Bangzi is not only good at expressing historical themes, but also can reflect real life well. In the stage art, no matter in music, performance and stage art, there have been great changes and obvious improvements.

Therefore, Hebei Bangzi is bright, energetic, gorgeous and euphemistic. Popular in Hebei, Tianjin, Beijing and parts of Shandong, Henan and Shanxi, it has become one of the most influential traditional operas in northern China. In its heyday, Hebei Bangzi was also introduced to the three northeastern provinces of China, the Jianghuai region and Russian and Mongolian nationalities.

2. Jin Opera

Shanxi Opera, namely Shanxi Bangzi, is an important opera in northern China, also known as Middle Road Opera, and a traditional opera in China. It was named after Fenyang, Xiaoyi, Qixian, Taigu and Taiyuan, which rose in central Shanxi. Shanxi Opera is characterized by euphemistic and smooth melody, beautiful, mellow and cordial tune, clear and simple, with strong local flavor and unique style in Jinzhong.

3. Huanglong Opera

Huanglong Opera is a local traditional drama in Nong 'an County, Jilin Province, and it is one of the national intangible cultural heritages. The embryonic form of Huanglong Opera appeared at the end of 19. Because Nong 'an County was Huanglongfu in Liao and Jin Dynasties, 1959 was officially named Huanglong Opera.

Huanglong Opera, based on the music of "Shadow of the Place" (commonly known as local shadow play by local folk artists), has formed an independent drama by combining various kinds of music such as folk minor, opera qupai, shadow play special tune, shaman tune and spiritual tune in Northeast China. It has a high-pitched, rough, simple, fresh and delicate unique singing and music style.

4.qinqiang opera

Shaanxi Opera, also known as Bangzi Opera, is a traditional drama in northwest China and one of the national intangible cultural heritages. Shaanxi and Gansu belonged to Qin in ancient times, so they were called "Qin Opera". Because early Qin opera performances were often accompanied by jujube bangzi, it was also called "Bangzi Opera".

After the formation of Shaanxi Opera, it spread all over the country. Because of its mature and complete performance system, different degrees of drama have been produced in various places. Influence, and directly affected the Bangzi opera to become the ancestor of Bangzi opera. The performance skills of Shaanxi Opera are simple, rough, bold and exaggerated, full of life flavor and rich in skills.

5. Huai Opera

Huai Opera, also known as Jianghuai Opera and Huai Opera, is an ancient local opera, which originated in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province and He Lixia City, Yancheng City, and originated in modern Shanghai. It is now popular in Jiangsu Province, Shanghai City and parts of Anhui Province.

In the middle of Qing Dynasty, the rap form "Menrang", which was developed from the farmer's chant and Tian Ge's Miao Qiang and Yang Miao Diao, became popular among the local people in Huai 'an prefecture (now Yancheng and Huai 'an) and Yangzhou prefecture. The form of one solo or two duets is called "Erkezi", and only the bamboo board is used for high-five.

After the Huai Opera co-performed with the "Xiang Opera" in northern Jiangsu, it was later influenced by Hui Opera and Peking Opera (commonly known as Hui Hakka), which gradually enriched the aria, performances and repertoires and formed Huai Opera.

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