What folk arts are there in Binzhou?

Binzhou is a prefecture-level city in Shandong Province, China, with rich and varied folk art forms. The following are the common folk art forms and their characteristics in Binzhou:

1. color sculpture: color sculpture is a traditional folk art form in Binzhou, which is famous for its bright colors and vivid shapes. Color plastic works are usually made of clay through carving and coloring, and often depict myths and legends, historical figures, animals and other images.

2. Flower Drum Lantern: Flower Drum Lantern is one of the traditional forms of Binzhou opera, which combines elements such as rap, dance and instrumental music. Actors hold flower drums and perform stories by playing flower drums, singing and dancing, which has distinctive local characteristics and strong expressive force.

3. Acrobatics: The folk acrobatic performances in Binzhou have a long history and exquisite skills. Acrobats show various skills and skills, such as balance, instrument skills, jujitsu, etc. Through flexible body movements and clever use of musical instruments, it brings visual enjoyment and shock to the audience.

4. Paper-cutting: Paper-cutting is one of the traditional handicrafts in Binzhou, which is famous for its exquisite paper-cutting skills. Binzhou's paper-cut works often take animals and plants, flowers and birds, people and so on as the theme, with meticulous lines, exquisite carving skills and vivid images.

5. Shadow Play: Shadow Play is one of the ancient traditional forms of opera in China, and it has also developed in Binzhou. Shadow play expresses stories through characters and props made of animal leather, and is entertaining with the help of background light, which is deeply loved by people.

6. Folk dances: Binzhou folk dances are rich and colorful, such as Laiyang tap dance and Shahe Shouzi dance. These dances are characterized by graceful dancing, unique dance steps and sincere feelings, and are often performed in celebrations, weddings and other occasions.

These are common folk art forms in Binzhou, each with its own unique style and expression, which shows Binzhou's rich cultural heritage and people's creativity.