Liu Zi opera originated from what kind of drama?

Liu Zi Opera [a local drama popular in western Shandong]

Liu Zi Opera, also known as Heizi Opera, is an ancient Lu Opera. At the end of Ming Dynasty and the beginning of Qing Dynasty, it developed from string ditties such as "Huang Yinger" and "Mountain Slope Sheep" which were popular in Henan and Shandong. Later, it absorbed the popular seven-character rap "Liuzidiao" and named it "Liuzidiao". It was one of the four major tunes of China "Nankun, Beige, Liu Dong and Xibang" before Pihuang Opera came out. Liu Zi Opera is popular in the border areas of Shandong, Jiangsu and Henan.

Most of the traditional dramas of Liu Zi Opera are sung by folk songs, including some out-of-tune, Qing Yang, Kunqu opera, random play, roller skating, dolls, fine-tuning dramas and singing. Melody twists and turns euphemistic, beautiful and pleasant, there are four kinds: Yuediao, Pingdiao, Downward, Erbadiao. There are more than 200 qupai. The accompaniment instruments are Sanxian, Sheng and Di. In performing arts, Liu Zi Opera has a profound foundation and unique style, and all walks of life are both civil and military, rough and delicate.

Before liberation, the Liu Zi Opera House was destroyed and almost completely annihilated. After the founding of New China, Liu Zi Troupe was established, which restored and developed this kind of drama. The troupe has produced a number of excellent traditional plays, among which Sun An's touching version has won people's praise.