Experiencing eternal charm of Chenzhou Nuo Opera
2023-09-22
As an important part of the folk culture, Chenzhou Nuo Opera was recorded in many historical books, such as the “Chronicles of Yuanling County” in the 44th year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, the “Chronicles of Yongshun County” in the 10th year of the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty and the “Chronicles of Chenxi County” in the first year of the reign of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty.
Unlike Peking Opera, Chenzhou Nuo Opera originated from primitive religion and gradually became a combination of religion and arts, going through a historical process from deification of man to deified man, and from entertaining gods to entertaining people.
It was quite popular three hundred years ago and can be divided into three parts according to content: Nuo sacrifice, Nuo opera, and Nuo skills.
Its musical tune is simple and unsophisticated, with strong local characteristics. The main plays include “Meng Jiangnyu” and “Seven Fairies.”
Currently, the Chenzhou Nuo Culture Research Association and the Chenzhou Nuo Culture Art Troupe have been established to present the Nuo opera on the stage of traditional folk culture, injecting new vitality into cultural tourism, and allowing people to experience the eternal charm of Chenzhou Nuo Opera up close.
Currently, the Chenzhou Nuo Culture Research Association and the Chenzhou Nuo Culture Art Troupe have been established to present the Nuo opera on the stage of traditional folk culture, injecting new vitality into cultural tourism, and allowing people to experience the eternal charm of Chenzhou Nuo Opera up close.
