Gezai opera, also known as Xiang opera, is one of the most popular opera genres in southern Fujian. It originated from the "Gezai" (Jin Ge) in Xiangjiang, Zhangzhou, Fujian, and gradually developed into a popular local opera in southern Fujian after combining with folk opera and Gezai rap.
Gezai opera has a long history, which can be traced back to the Jin Song of the Ming Dynasty. In the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, Gezai opera was greatly developed in Taiwan and gradually formed its own unique artistic style. In Taiwan, Gezai opera is known as the "living fossil of Taiwanese opera" and is one of the most important types of opera in Taiwan.
The opera tunes are rich and diverse, the language is easy to understand, and it has a strong local flavor and local characteristics. Its performance form is unique, integrating singing, dancing, drama and other artistic elements, showing a distinctive local style and national characteristics. In the performance, Gezai Opera pays attention to emotional expression and character building, and vividly presents the storyline and character image in front of the audience through delicate performance techniques and rich artistic expression.
The traditional repertoire of Ge Tsai opera is mostly based on folk tales and historical legends, such as "Chen Sanwu Niang" and "Shanbo Yingtai", which reflect people's pursuit of loyalty, love and justice, as well as the inheritance of local culture and history. In addition, Ge Tsai Opera has also continued to experiment and innovate in the creation of modern repertoire, combining tradition and modernity to present more diverse artistic styles and forms of expression.
In Taiwan, Gezai opera is not only popular among the people, but also has become one of the important brands of Taiwan's culture and tourism. Many well-known personalities in Taiwan have made important contributions to the development of Gezai opera, such as Yang Lihua and Tang Meiyun. Today, Gezai opera has become an important cultural link connecting compatriots on both sides of the strait, and through the exchange and interaction of opera, the understanding and friendship of compatriots on both sides of the strait have been enhanced.
In general, Gezai opera is a kind of opera with vitality and charm, with unique artistic value and profound cultural connotation. In the future, we should continue to inherit and carry forward the cultural essence of Gezai opera, and promote the prosperity and development of the art of opera. At the same time, we should also strengthen cross-strait exchanges and cooperation in opera culture, and jointly promote the inheritance and innovation of Chinese opera culture.