Lotus Flower Fall
Most local folk arts appeared in Shaoxing in the mid Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The most widespread and influential were Pinghu Melody, Ci Melody, Lotus Flower Fall, Xuanjuan, etc. The repertoire, arias and tunes, and performances of these popular entertaining story-telling arts were borrowed from other folk arts and improved by local artists. After such numerous changes, these folk arts were branded with local features and became quite popular with villagers and urban residents. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, cultural departments attached importance to rescuing and restoring these traditional arts. The singing and performing heritages have been studied, preserved and developed. The best plays are now more widespread and popular theses days.
Source: travelchinaguide.com
Editor: Wang Moyan
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