Kaifeng folk information

Kaifeng is a famous hometown of folk art in China, enjoying the reputation of "hometown of China opera", "hometown of China woodcut New Year pictures", "hometown of China border embroidery" and "hometown of China chrysanthemum". There are exquisite handicrafts such as border embroidery, official porcelain, Zhuxian Town woodcut New Year pictures, temple fairs, lantern festivals, bird markets, flower markets and night markets.

1, Henan Opera

Henan Opera is also known as Henan Bangzi and Henan High-profile, among which Xiangfu tune is an important school of Henan Opera, which originated in Kaifeng in eastern Henan. At the end of Ming Dynasty and the beginning of Qing Dynasty, after a long period of integration, Henan local operas, such as Bianliang tune, Bangzi seedling tune, Daughter tune, Zhennan technique, Shanpo sheep and jujube pole, gradually formed the standard Bianliang phonology of Henan opera, in which Xiang Fu tune, Xiang Fu tune and chanting were used, and the pronunciation was mostly false, and the range belonged to the upper five tones.

2. Bian Xiu

During the Northern Song Dynasty, the embroidery technology in Kaifeng, the capital of Tokyo, had developed to a high level. Kaifeng has gathered skilled craftsmen and embroiderers from all over the world. There are official Wenxiu Academy and folk Xiang Xiu, and embroidery is developed on this basis.

3. Zhuxian Town Woodblock New Year Pictures

Zhuxian Town Woodblock New Year Pictures are one of the ancient traditional handicrafts in China. As the originator of woodcut New Year pictures in China, it is mainly distributed in Zhuxian Town, Xiangfu District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province and its surrounding areas. The woodcut New Year pictures in Zhuxian Town have the characteristics of full composition, rough and concise lines, simple and exaggerated shapes and fresh and gorgeous colors.

4. Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum is the city flower in Kaifeng, with a long history of cultivation, rich experience and many kinds. During the Northern Song Dynasty, it became common for citizens to raise chrysanthemums. As the capital of Song Dynasty, chrysanthemum planting in Kaifeng became more popular, forming a high cultivation technique and excellent planting tradition. Every household regards raising and appreciating chrysanthemums as a pleasure.

5. Qingming Cultural Festival

Qingming Cultural Festival in Kaifeng, China is a poetic festival in Kaifeng and even the whole country. It is a historical imagination of cautious pursuit of the future and an inspirational welcoming ceremony. The annual Qingming Cultural Festival was held in Kaifeng during its stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day.