HaiyangYangge Folk Performance since 1949 in Shandong Province, China

Abstract

This research adopts qualitative and interview methods with the objective of: 1) investigating the development of HaiyangYangge folk performances since 1949 in Shandong Province, China. 2) To analyze the change in HaiyangYangge folk performances since 1949 in Shandong Province, China. 3) To propose guidance for the preservation and transmission of Haiyang-Yangge folk performances since 1949 in Shandong Province, China. The data were mainly collected from fieldwork with the key informants ,two scholar informants, three casual informants, and three general informants. The results are follows as used the descriptive analysis format:

1) HaiyangYangge has undergone 600 years of time and space evolution from its origin, prosperity to decline, and has a wide influence and dissemination in the Shandong region and even throughout the country.Its development was not smooth sailing.Today, with the development of society, HaiyangYangge keeps up with the pace of the times, is close to people's awareness, and begins to develop towards commercial performances. Its utilitarianism gradually increases, but it gradually loses some of its audience. Throughout historical development, the emergence and development of HaiyangYangge have been a long and rich historical process.2) In order to continuously adapt to the new living environment, it is also constantly undergoing changes during its development. On the basis of previous research, researchers conducted literature surveys and field interviews to study the changes in HaiyangYangge before and after liberation. We can easily see that HaiyangYangge has undergone changes in terms of performance content, form, function, music, formation, costume, and performance style. The historical changes have also caused trauma to HaiyangYangge.3) The guidance for the preservation and transmission can do ,for example, increasing financial investment, offering relevant courses in schools, establishing a HaiyangYangge database, and utilizing multimedia platforms for promotion

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