On December 17, the actors of Deyun Theater posted an official poster announcing the performance of Qilin Theater Company in Nanchang. Seeing that Guo Degang went to Tao Yang's hometown to sing an opera, some tickets were sold at 50% off, which sparked a heated discussion among netizens. Some people think that Guo Degang really loved Tao Yang and took the Qilin Drama Club to perform from time to time. He was really partial. Some are also very confused, doesn’t Deyun Club have no worries about box office? Why are tickets sold at a discount? Isn’t this creating a topic for the little black fans?
It can be learned from the poster that Guo Degang will continuously bring the fifth volume of "Jigong Living Buddha" to the audience tomorrow and the day after tomorrow at the Grand Theater of Jiangxi Art Center in Nanchang. Guo Degang stars as Jigong, while Tao Yang stars as Lu Laodao. Seeing Guo Degang go to Tao Yang's hometown to sing opera, you can also feel Guo Degang's love for Tao Yang. Actors are drifting abroad and have become famous and popular. Supporting the development of folk art culture in their hometown with practical actions is a very good way to give back to their hometown.
Everyone has different opinions on Guo Degang's singing. Some people think that Guo Degang is fulfilling his dream and spreading and inheriting folk art culture. Before Deyun Society was established, Guo Degang supported himself for five years by singing opera. Now that you have a successful career, relying on your popularity and influence to promote these things is worthy of recognition. Others think that Guo Degang is in Huo Huo Peking Opera. Especially when Guo Degang and the actors added some popular elements, it became a hot topic for everyone.
Traditional folk art is something that can be spread and passed down. That is, something that is loved and recognized by the audience. Only if some people like it will people follow it, only then will actors make money through performances, and only then will this art form be better spread and passed down. To put it simply, only when there are people watching the show, there will be people acting. No matter what elements are added to the stage, as long as the audience recognizes it, it is enough. When people pay, they have the right to speak.
As for the fact that I didn’t spend any money, I just made irresponsible remarks after watching the video. If it is true, ignore it. Just like what Guo Degang said in response to Zhu Hesong, what the audience likes is traditional. Gao Feng also said in "The Conference to Shake Off the Burden" that traditional works are not perfect when they are first created, and they need to be constantly revised. It is suitable for all stages and different audiences. Once people perform it and the audience likes it, this work will be passed down and become a traditional work.
This is not the first time that Guo Degang went to Tao Yang's hometown to sing opera. From this point, we can feel Lao Guo's support for Tao Yang. Just as Deyun Society established a branch in Tianjin, Guo Degang shifted the focus of his work to Tianjin. They all use their own practical actions to support the development of folk art and cultural undertakings in their hometown. It is understandable that when wanderers become famous and popular abroad, they often return to their hometowns and support their hometown undertakings. After all, people in my hometown still favor local actors very much and offer them special benefits.
Entering December, Deyun Club is very busy, and Guo Degang is not idle either. At the beginning of the month, Deyun Society’s Gangsi Festival allowed everyone to feel the strength of Deyun Society and the grace of Deyun Society’s actors. A few days ago, Guo Degang led a team to perform in a drama in Shenzhen. Just after it ended, Guo Degang led the team to Tao Yang's hometown to sing opera. In this way, I really agree with what Lao Guo said, idleness is idle, it is better to find more things for yourself.
