Folk opera with wooden masks is an opera from Anshun, Guizhou.
1. Introduction to Anshun Di Opera:
Anshun Di Opera is a traditional folk drama unique to Tunpu people in Anshun City, Guizhou Province, in which they wear wooden masks. It is also a national-level opera. This kind of wooden mask, one of the intangible cultural heritages, is commonly known as "face". The production process is complex and exquisite, and it is an important prop for Anshun local opera. A quilt show is a one-person puppet show.
2. The mask is the core:
In Anshun opera, the mask is the core of the performance. These masks are usually made from wood carvings and are intricately crafted. Each mask has different expressions and features, representing different roles and personalities. By wearing masks, actors integrate their emotions and characters into one, presenting vivid images to the audience.
The performance movements and sounds of Anshun opera are very unique, with strong local color, showing the culture and history of Guizhou region.
The main characteristics of traditional drama are as follows:
1. A performance method that emphasizes the actor's skills:
Chinese traditional drama has its own unique performance method, and actors need to go through It takes long-term Kung Fu study to achieve a proficient level of performance. When performing, they usually use specific performance techniques, such as exaggeration, standard movements, rotation, etc., to break the natural performance method and allow the audience to better experience the mysterious atmosphere of the drama.
2. Pay attention to singing:
The singing in opera is different from ordinary songs. It emphasizes the changes of phonology and emotional expression. There are many changes in singing, such as up and down tone, flat tone, key jump and portamento, etc. When actors perform singing, they need to pursue perfection to reflect the profoundness of the opera.
3. Heavy opera costumes:
Traditional Chinese drama also has its own unique opera costumes, which are not only lifelike but also very exaggerated. During the performance, the actors wear different costumes to express the identity, occupation, personality and characteristics of the characters in the play. At the same time, it also adds beauty and strong visual impact to the plot.