The main repertoire of Chenhe Mulian Opera is "Mulian Biography". In the long-term artistic practice, artists have continuously expanded the scope of the repertoire, including "Qian Mulian", "Liang Biography", "Xiangshan" and a series of repertoires called "Hua Mulian", forming a huge repertoire combination, called "48 Mulian Operas". In the history of more than 500 years in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, singing Mulian Opera has always been the most grand national entertainment activity in Chenhe area. The legend of Mulian Opera spread from Kaifeng to Nanle, Henan since the Song Dynasty. There is an oral script of Mulian Opera in Nanle. Judging from its plot, ideological content and main characters, it is in the same vein as the Mulian Bianwen of the Tang Dynasty. Puyang Mulian Opera is mainly folk acrobatics, integrating opera, martial arts, fireworks and magic. It has colorful stunts such as sawing, grinding, opening intestines and dissecting belly, dance movements such as fork coiling, fork rolling, gold hook hanging jade bottle, playing with water snakes, digging four doors, and many boxing styles such as King Kong Fist, Wu Song Picking Flowers Fist, and Five Dragons Out Fist. The costumes, props, makeup and performances are all unique. Because it is hidden among the people, it still retains its rough and primitive appearance. Its singing style was originally flower drum tune, which was changed to Da Ping tune in the Qing Dynasty. Mulian Opera is known as the "living fossil of Chinese drama" and provides extremely valuable materials for the study of the origin, evolution and development and inheritance of Chinese drama. However, Mulian Opera, which is currently only preserved in some rural areas, has increasingly aged folk artists and few people are willing to learn from them. The best young actors in professional troupes have almost disappeared. Due to the lack of protection and research funds, a large number of precious texts and audio and video materials have gradually been lost and damaged, and some have even been recruited by foreign experts and scholars. In addition, Mulian Opera has been listed as a tourist attraction in some places. Driven by interests, traditional performances have been fragmented and distorted, and immediate measures need to be taken to rescue and protect them. Xie Yaowen Xie Yaowen (Chenhe Mulian Opera) is the second batch of "National Intangible Cultural Heritage Project Inheritors" in Hunan Province. In 1957, he entered the Chenhe Opera Troupe in Xupu County to learn art and became a disciple of Yang Shiji. He first learned the role of Lao Sheng and then changed to Xiao Sheng. In 1958, he went to the province to participate in the performance of young actors. In 1959, he officially took the stage and soon took on the responsibility of the theater and became a major actor. In 1966, the Cultural Revolution was decentralized to the countryside. In 1978, the policy was implemented to take back the work of the troupe until retirement. He served as the director of the troupe's art committee and deputy director. National second-level actor, member of the Provincial Drama Association, vice chairman of Huaihua Drama Association, chairman of the County Drama Association,...more>>>Zhou JianbinZhou Jianbin (Chenhe Mulian Opera) The second batch of "national intangible cultural heritage project inheritors" in Hunan Province, Zhou Jianbin, studied at the Xupu County Police School in Hunan Province from 1971 to 1976. In September 1976, he was admitted to the county literary and artistic study class (opera class) and studied for two years, focusing on the role of Xiaosheng, and learned from the famous Xiaosheng of Chenhe Opera Yang Zongdao. He has participated in the Huaihua Opera Festival. In 1984, he was awarded the title of Huaihua City Outstanding Young Actor after being evaluated. In 1986, he served as the troupe's Youth League Committee and Art Committee member. In 1991, he served as the troupe's director and dance choreographer. Since 1997, he has served as the director of Chenhe Theater in the county......more>>>Xie YaowenXie Yaowen (Chenhe Mulian Opera) is the second batch of "national intangible cultural heritage project inheritors" in Hunan Province. In 1957, he entered the Chenhe Opera Troupe of Xupu County to learn art and became a disciple of Yang Shiji. He first learned the role of Lao Sheng and then changed to Xiao Sheng. In 1958, he went to the province to participate in the performance of young actors. In 1959, he officially took the stage and soon took on the responsibility of the theater and became the main actor. In 1966, the Cultural Revolution was decentralized to the countryside. In 1978, the policy was implemented to take back the work of the troupe until retirement. He served as the director of the troupe's art committee and deputy director. National second-level actor, member of the Provincial Drama Association, vice chairman of the Huaihua City Drama Association, chairman of the County Drama Association,...more>>>Zhou JianbinZhou Jianbin (Chenhe Mulian Opera) is the second batch of "national intangible cultural heritage project inheritors" in Hunan Province. He studied at the Xupu County Police School in Hunan Province from 1971 to 1976. In September 1976, he was admitted to the county literature and art class (opera class) and studied for two years, focusing on the role of Xiaosheng. He was taught by Yang Zongdao, a famous Xiaosheng in Chenhe Opera. He participated in the previous opera performances in Huaihua. In 1984, he was awarded the title of Outstanding Young Actor in Huaihua City after being assessed. In 1986, he served as a member of the troupe's Youth League Committee and Art Committee. In 1991, he served as the troupe's director and dance choreographer. Since 1997, he has served as the director of the county Chenhe Theater......more>>>Xie Yaowen (Chenhe Mulian Opera) The second batch of "National Intangible Cultural Heritage Project Inheritors" in Hunan Province In 1957, he entered the Chenhe Opera Troupe of Xupu County to learn art and became a disciple of Yang Shiji. He first learned the role of Laosheng and then changed to Xiaosheng. In 1958, he went to the province to participate in the performance of young actors. In 1959, he officially went on stage and soon took on the responsibility of the theater and became a major actor. In 1966, the Cultural Revolution was sent to the countryside. In 1978, he implemented the policy to take back the work of the troupe until his retirement. He served as the director of the troupe's art committee and deputy director. National second-level actor, member of the Provincial Drama Association, vice chairman of the Huaihua Drama Association, chairman of the County Drama Association,...more>>>Zhou Jianbin Zhou Jianbin (Chenhe Mulian Opera) Zhou Jianbin, the second batch of "national intangible cultural heritage project inheritors" in Hunan Province, studied at the Xupu County Police School in Hunan Province from 1971 to 1976. In September 1976, he was admitted to the county art study class (opera class) and studied for two years. He mainly studied Xiaosheng and learned from Yang Zongdao, a famous Xiaosheng of Chenhe Opera. He participated in the previous Huaihua opera performances. In 1984, he was awarded the title of Huaihua City's Outstanding Young Actor after being evaluated. In 1986, he served as the troupe's Youth League Committee and Art Committee member. In 1991, he served as the troupe's director and dance choreographer. Since 1997, he has served as the director of Chenhe Opera in the county......more>>>Zhou Jianbin (Chenhe Mulian Opera) Zhou Jianbin, one of the second batch of "national intangible cultural heritage project inheritors" in Hunan Province, studied at Xupu County Police School in Hunan Province from 1971 to 1976. In September 1976, he was admitted to the county literary and artistic study class (opera class) and studied for two years, focusing on the role of Xiaosheng, and learned from Yang Zongdao, a famous Xiaosheng in Chenhe Opera. He has participated in all the opera performances in Huaihua. In 1984, he was awarded the title of Outstanding Young Actor in Huaihua City after being evaluated. In 1986, he served as the troupe's Youth League Committee and Art Committee member. In 1991, he served as the troupe's director and dance choreographer. Since 1997, he has served as the director of Chenhe Opera in the county......more>>>