Shu Feng Ya Yun Sichuan Opera Theatre
The Sichuan Opera performances at "Shu Feng Ya Yun" in Chengdu are a dazzling pearl in the treasure trove of Chinese opera. It is a folk art beloved by people in several southwestern provinces such as Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou. In terms of opera vocal styles, Sichuan Opera consists of four major vocal styles - Gaoqiang, Kunqiang, Huqin, and Bangqiang - plus a local folk lantern opera in the province. Except for the lantern opera, these four types were all introduced into Sichuan by out - of - province opera troupes from the end of the Ming Dynasty to the middle of the Qing Dynasty.
Sichuan Opera is a dazzling pearl in the treasure trove of Chinese opera. "Shu Feng Ya Yun" once gathered many famous Sichuan Opera actors. In recent years, it has reunited well - known local actors to jointly present the "Classic Opera and Folk Exquisite Performances" every night.
Founded in 1998, based in the Land of Abundance and facing both domestic and international audiences, "Shu Feng Ya Yun" comprehensively showcases authentic Western Sichuan folk art and classic operas. It is a large - scale multi - functional pear garden that integrates Chinese traditional art performances, folk specialty stunt performances, and opera and drama supplies.
The Sichuan - characteristic performances at "Shu Feng Ya Yun" incorporate the essence of Bashu folk art, covering the culture of the Three Kingdoms and Bashu folk stunts: Sichuan Opera, face - changing, fire - spitting, puppet shows, tea art, and rolling lamp shows, etc., which are unique in Shu culture.
The charm of Shu has endured through the ages, and its elegant rhyme has been passed down for hundreds of years. "Shu Feng Ya Yun" is located within the ancient building complex of Qingyang Palace on Qintai Ancient Path in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. It is adjacent to the famous Qingyang Palace across the wall and corresponds distantly to Du Fu Thatched Cottage and Wuhou Shrine. The architecture of "Shu Feng Ya Yun" is simple and unsophisticated, with the honest and leisurely charm of ancient Western Sichuan. It used to be a pear garden that had experienced ups and downs for a hundred years. For a long time, it has been a club for Sichuan Opera actors where famous actors gathered, and it is currently a folk pear garden with a profound heritage in Sichuan.
The gongs, drums, zithers, and flutes at "Shu Feng Ya Yun" show their charm without a single word. The singing, playing, and reciting bring together the essence of various tunes. Actors of all roles - sheng, dan, jing, mo, and chou - take the stage one by one, and Kunqiang, Gaoqiang, Huqin, Tanqiang, and other types of opera come in succession. Here, there are authentic Sichuan Opera stunts - face - changing, fire - spitting, and clothing - changing shows, as well as rolling lamp shows and hand - shadow plays that are well - known throughout China. Moreover, the stick puppetry is exquisitely crafted and skillfully performed. The music is so powerful that it stirs the soul, and the traditional sounds linger in the air.
One night here offers an experience of a thousand years of Western Sichuan culture. "Shu Feng Ya Yun" welcomes you!
"Shu Feng Ya Yun" used to be a club for Sichuan Opera actors where famous actors gathered. In recent years, it has reunited well - known local actors and launched the "Classic Opera and Folk Exquisite Performances" every night. Not only has it become well - known, but it has also been reported by domestic and international media. In a blink of an eye, it has revived the glory of the pear garden, and the traditional sounds linger on.
The civilization of Western Sichuan has been passed down through the ages, enjoying unique advantages. Face - changing, fire - spitting, and rolling lamp shows are famous across China. The stick puppetry is exquisitely crafted and skillfully performed; the pure singing of young girls is so touching that it defies description. Listening to the ancient zither, one can't help but dream of the era of the Three Kingdoms. Hearing the erhu, one feels that the world has changed. The hand - shadow play that has been extinct for many years has returned to the folk. The music is powerful and full of joy.
"Shu Feng Ya Yun" has lofty ambitions. It aims to revive Bashu folk art in the folk, let the drifting folk art culture regain its splendor in the teahouse, and let famous actors with unique skills return to the people. Today, "Shu Feng Ya Yun" has become a folk cultural club where famous actors gather and a place where opera fans and friends stay when they come to Chengdu.
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