Which province is the local opera of ancient painting?

Usually refers to Hunan Flower Drum Opera.

Hubei, Anhui, Jiangxi, Henan, Shaanxi and other provinces also have local operas with the same name. Among the flower drum operas in various places, Hunan flower drum opera is the most famous and widely spread.

South Flower Drum Opera originated from folk songs and gradually developed into the primary form of once ugly Flower Drum Opera. Liuyang County Records, published in the 23rd year of Jiaqing in Qing Dynasty (18 18), talked about the situation of playing dragon lanterns in the local Lantern Festival, saying: "Boys play ugly plays and sing golden drums from the 10th day to the end of the night". It shows that an ugly flower drum play, Dihuagu, was once sung, which was formed at the latest in Jiaqing period of Qing Dynasty.

Extended information Hunan ancient painting drama

It is also the general name of Hunan Huagu Opera, which is subdivided into six schools: Changsha Huagu Opera (Yiyang Huagu Opera), Yueyang Huagu Opera (Linxiang Huagu Opera), Hengzhou Huagu Opera (Hengyang Huagu Opera), Shaoyang Huagu Opera, Changde Huagu Opera and Yongzhou Huagu Opera (Lingling Huagu Opera).

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Flower Drum Opera