Folk culture plays a crucial role in building and strengthening national consciousness and cultural identity, supporting cultural creation and cultural confidence. Guangdong is one of the important cities of Chinese folk culture. Guangdong’s folk culture has a long history, distinct characteristics, and wide influence, with a profound accumulation of folk research.
Guangdong opera
Cantonese opera is mainly popular in urban and rural areas of Guangdong Province, southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region and other regions where Cantonese dialect is spoken. Also known as “Guangdong Opera” or “Guangfu Opera”, it is one of the traditional Chinese operas of the Han ethnic group, originating from Southern Opera and performed in Cantonese. It is a performing art form that involves kneading, singing, reciting, composing music, stage costumes, abstract forms, and more. Each profession of Cantonese opera has its own unique costumes and costumes.
Cantonese opera widely absorbs local art forms such as Guangdong music, embroidery, ivory carving, ceramics, and plaster sculpture, fully reflecting the regional cultural traditions of the Guangfu ethnic group. Its radiation range covers all parts of the world and has a strong cultural cohesion among Chinese people around the world.
Guangdong Xingshi
Xingshi, belonging to the southern lion in Chinese lion dance. Originating from the Tang Dynasty palace lion dance in history, it is now spread among overseas Chinese in Guangdong, Guangxi, and various Southeast Asian countries; In Guangdong, it is mainly distributed in counties and cities such as Foshan, Suixi, and Guangzhou.
Since the 1980s, almost every township has its own lion dance troupe. Throughout the year, the sound of gongs and drums is constant during opening celebrations. During festivals and holidays, lion dance troupes take to the streets to collect and tour. The popularization of lion art among the masses in various towns and rural areas is unprecedented. Guangdong Xingshi has become a nationally renowned folk dance brand unique to Guangdong. The lion dance activity is also widely spread in overseas Chinese communities, becoming a cultural bridge for overseas compatriots to recognize their ancestors and return to their roots. Its cultural value and significance are profound.
Guangzhou olive carving craftsmanship
Guangzhou olive carving has a history of more than 300 years, with high craftsmanship, exquisite and lightweight, colorful, and distinct Han ethnic style and Guangdong local characteristics. There are more than 50 varieties of Guangzhou olive carving, and many new products have received praise at domestic and international exhibitions.
The hollowed out crab cages, bird cages, flower baskets, vases, and other items are constantly changing and colorful. The character designs are also very exquisite and lifelike, reflecting distinct ethnic styles and local characteristics. They are a cheap, high-quality, and easy to carry small item for appreciation, and are highly popular among tourists.
chaoshan gongfu tea
Chaozhou Gongfu Tea Art is a unique traditional tea drinking custom in the Chaoshan region of Guangdong Province, and is an important part of Chaoshan tea culture and Chaoshan tea ceremony. It is the most representative form of Chinese tea art, which integrates spirit, etiquette, brewing skills, tea inspection art, and quality evaluation into a complete tea ceremony form. It is not only a tea art, but also a folk custom, and a symbol of “Chaozhou people’s refined manners and superb measures”.
Drinking Gongfu tea is the most common thing in the daily life of Chaoshan people in Guangdong. After meals, or when guests visit or friends meet, a pot of tea is usually served as a accompaniment. Due to its historical name Chaozhou, it is also known as Chaoshan Gongfu Tea. Gongfu tea “has been mixed with” Gongfu tea “, hence it has been mixed with” Chaoshan Gongfu tea “or” Chaozhou Gongfu tea “.
In addition, Guangdong has many other places with a long history, distinct characteristics, and countless folk cultures.
