Complete excerpts from traditional classic Fujian opera

Fujian Opera, which originated in Fujian and Fujian, is generally called "Fuqing Opera" and is one of the main operas in Fujian Province. It is popular in Fuzhou and Fuzhou dialect areas such as central Fujian, eastern Fujian and northern Fujian, as well as Taiwan Province Province and Nanyang. Fujian opera originated more than 300 years ago. In the course of its development, it has integrated Pingjiang Opera, Jianghu Opera, Confucian Classics and other local operas in this province, and absorbed Yiyang Opera, Huizhou Opera, Peking Opera and other performing arts. At the beginning of the 20th century, it became a relatively complete drama, called Fuzhou Opera, and after liberation it was called Fujian Opera.

The musical aria of Fujian Opera consists of foreign accent, Jianghu accent, funny accent and minor. Both men and women sing with their own voices. It is characterized by high-pitched agitation, simplicity and roughness, but it also has a delicate and gentle singing. Most of the qupai of Fujian Opera evolved from Yiyang Opera, Siping Opera, Huizhou Opera and Kunqu Opera, and many vocals still retain the characteristics of Yiyang Opera, that is, "singing in harmony" and "living together". In the early days, the role branch of Fujian opera was relatively simple, with only three roles: life, Dan and ugliness, commonly known as "three plays" Later, it absorbed the branches of Huiban and Peking Opera, and its role gradually became complete.

There are more than 1000 kinds of traditional plays in Fujian opera, most of which are based on folklore, historical romance or ancient legends and zaju. Traditional repertoires such as Lian Yin, Zi Yuchai and Litchi for Hearts. At the same time, they also actively created new historical dramas and staged dramas with modern revolutionary themes, such as "Fishing Songs at Sea" and "Zhang", which were welcomed by the masses.