Gezai opera is a type of drama. It is one of the five major opera genres in China and one of the five major opera genres in Fujian. Gezai opera is based on the southern Fujian opera (Jin Ge) and absorbs the nutrients of Liyuan opera, Beiguan opera, Gaojia opera, Chaozhou opera, Peking opera and other operas. On May 20, 2006, Gezai Opera was approved by the People's Republic of China to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.
In southern Fujian, there is a form of opera that is deeply loved by people, that is, Gezai opera. As one of the representatives of southern Fujian culture, Gezai Opera has become a bright pearl in the treasure house of Chinese culture with its unique artistic charm.
Gezai opera originated from the Jin song in southern Fujian, and was originally a song sung in dialect by people after work. With the passage of time, Gezai opera has gradually developed into a mature form of opera, with its ** tunes rich in local colors, using dialect slang, and easy to understand.
The most accompaniment instruments of Gezai Opera include shell strings, Daguang strings, Taiwan flutes, moon qins, etc., which together create a unique atmosphere and bring wonderful audio-visual enjoyment to the audience.
The performing arts of Gezai Opera have strong local characteristics, and the actors' performance styles, costumes, and stage layouts are full of southern Fujian style. At the same time, Gezai Opera also draws on the excellent repertoire and performing arts of other genres, and its eclectic spirit makes it still maintain a strong vitality today.
Each character has a different troupe and different actors, and there are always new performances and new surprises. This innovative spirit has enabled Gezai Opera to constantly innovate in the performing arts and meet the growing cultural needs of the audience.
In addition to ** and performing arts, the repertoire of Gezai Opera also has distinctive characteristics. In addition to being based on the brocade song script, Gezai Opera has also adapted many excellent plays from other genres. These repertoire covers many aspects such as historical stories, folklore, and social reality, making the repertoire rich and colorful and providing a diverse viewing experience for the audience.
In addition, there are many famous programs in Gezai opera, such as "The Legend of the White Snake", "Meng Jiangnu", "The Legend of the West Chamber" and "Forcing the Father to Retire from Liao". These programs are not only loved by the audience in southern Fujian, but also enjoy a high reputation throughout the country.
The Legend of the White Snake is one of the classic repertoire of Gezai opera, which tells the love story of the White Snake and Xu Xian. The repertoire transports the audience into a magical world through exquisite stage settings, superb performances by the actors, and moving performances.
Meng Jiangnu is another highly acclaimed opera show. The repertoire is based on the story of Meng Jiangnu crying on the Great Wall, and shows Meng Jiangnu's deep friendship with her husband through wonderful plots and touching **.
The Legend of the West Chamber is also one of the traditional repertoire of Gezai opera. The repertoire is set in the love story of the Tang Dynasty, and through the beautiful ** and stage layout, the audience is brought into a romantic world.
"Forcing the Father to Withdraw from Liao" is a new historical drama written by Gezai, which tells the story of the famous general Yang Jiye of the Northern Song Dynasty who went to the palace to express his feelings after his son Yang Yanzhao went to the palace to express his feelings, and finally succeeded in forcing the faint monarch Zhao Guangyi to retreat from Liao.
In general, as one of the representatives of southern Fujian culture, Gezai opera has the characteristics of popularity, inclusiveness and freedom. With its unique artistic charm, it has become a bright pearl in the treasure house of Chinese culture. Today, we should cherish and inherit this precious cultural heritage, so that it can continue to shine in the new era. Embody on this basis.