Cultural Reflections on the Inheritance and Development of Local Operas in China - A Case Study of Ancient Houhe Opera in the Southeast of Chongqing

摘要

The inheritance and development of Chinese local operas embody important historical and cultural values, as well as crucial practical significance. Due to various kinds of reasons, a considerable number of local operas have bordered on the extinction. Under that situation, measures from four aspects can be used to effectively promote the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese local operas. The government should play the leading role, providing economic supports and policy stimulus. Schools need to carry out related teaching and researching activities, and advocate Houhe Opera in campus. Local opera artists ought to play their principal roles, trying to create more play scripts with local characteristics. The market can also promote and improve relevant industries.