Revelatory Reflections on the Creation of Quanzhou Liyuan Opera (梨园戏) Triggered by Dance Forms
College of Arts, Zhejiang Yuexiu University, Shaoxing 312000, China
| Abstract: | Influenced by the sea silk culture, Quanzhou Liyuan Opera (梨园戏) and its characteristic dance possess exceptional charm. Not only do they highlight regional characteristics, but also carry profound history. This article conducts an in-depth analysis of the performance characteristics and artistic style of Quanzhou Liyuan Opera (梨园戏) dance. This article conducts an in-depth analysis of the performance characteristics and artistic style of Quanzhou Liyuan Opera (梨园戏) dance. Through a detailed discussion of its historical development and performance programme, it triggers thought-provoking reflections on the creation of Liyuan Opera (梨园戏) dance. Through a detailed discussion of its historical development and performance programme, it triggers thought-provoking reflections on the creation of Liyuan Opera (梨园戏). The article fully showcases the artistic value of Liyuan Opera (梨园戏) dance and offers a novel perspective for the innovative development of traditional culture. The article fully showcases the artistic value of Liyuan Opera (梨园戏) dance and offers a novel perspective for the innovative development of traditional culture. Simultaneously, it arouses greater interest and attention from more people to this unique art form, and Simultaneously, it arouses greater interest and attention from more people to this unique art form, and further promotes the inheritance and development of Quanzhou Liyuan Opera (梨园戏) and its dance. |
| Keywords: | Chinese Drama; Drama; Dance; Intangible Cultural Heritage; Quanzhou Liyuan (梨园戏) Dance |
| DOI: | 10.57237/j.ha.2026.01.002 |
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Received: 15 December 2025
Accepted: 24 February 2026
Published Online: 6 March 2026
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