Origin
• Huangmei Opera was derived from "Caicha Tune", the folk ditties people sang while picking tea. It is a combination of local folk songs, dances and some widespread ancient operas. Bordering on Anhui Province, Huangmei County in Hubei Province is famous for its tea and tea-picking songs; it is also where Huangmei Opera got its original name -- "Caicha Opera" • Before 1949, rivers and lakes in Anhui Province were often flooded and the displaced victims had to seek refuge in neighboring provinces. As a result, Huangmei Opera of Hubei Province was brought to Anhui by victims of flood and famine. • Performed frequently in villages and towns by small groups of local people, Huangmei Opera grew increasingly popular. It developed from folk tunes into short dramas and even complete theatrical works, which can be performed on stage and as TV series.
Huangmei Opera
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Huangmei Opera
• It is one of the most famous traditional operas in China. As a local drama in East China'sAnhui Province, Huangmei Opera actually originated in Huangmei County,Hubei Province, during the 18th century when Chinese local operas were flourishing. • After being introduced to Anhui Province, Huangmei Opera swiftly took off in Anqing City and many other neighboring provinces. Now, the opera has grown into a professional performance piece in both rural and urban areas, becoming a recreational activity for millions of people
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Characteristics
• Huangmei Opera music features folk songs that are graceful and sweetsounding. • Huangmei Opera is easy to understand and learn ,thanks to its lyrical tunes, simple words and literary tradition. • Huangmei Opera costumes contain a distinctive local flavor of China's ancient past.
The representative works
Nu fu ma jin dian ming yuan（女驸马）
Goddess Marriage （天仙配）
Yan Fengying(严凤 英)
Ma Lan （马兰）
Han Zaifen(韩再 芬)
The present situation
The present situation of Huangmei Opera is not very good.Just like the other chinese opera,Huangmei opera has some troubles. Less and less young people like to enjoy the opera.And young actors are likely to change their careers because of low wages.