The Development of Lantern Opera in Guizhou

After the founding of New China, Sinan Tujia lanterns have developed greatly. 1956, the county people's government organized a lantern festival.

1958, the Lantern Troupe was established on the basis of enrichment and expansion.

1956, the county lantern festival, asking women to play the leading role. Tian Yingxi, an old Tujia artist, mobilized everywhere and finally invited two girls, Xu Chaozhen and Xu Yifu, from Xujiaba 15. Tian Yingxi also changed the singing method of "husband and wife" from ancient times to "brother and sister". This "brother and sister" singing method has been maintained until now.

1958 participated in the provincial cultural performance, and the large-scale song and dance "Socialism is Good" created by Tian Yingxi and others was highly praised by provincial leaders and experts.

1995, the lantern drama "Welcome" and the lantern dance "Dragon and Phoenix Flower Candle" participated in the whole province's lantern exhibition, and both won the excellent program performance award and the creation award.

In June 2006, Sinan Tujia lanterns were listed as intangible cultural heritage by the state.