Hua'er is named after the lyrics compare young women to flowers. It originated in Linxia, Gansu, and is popular in Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang and other regions. It has many lyrics and high literary and artistic value, and is known as "Big "The Soul of the Northwest" and "The Living Book of Songs". Wang Pei, a flower researcher, said that in Linxia, singing flowers is not called singing, but "man". The Huaer tunes here are high-pitched and long, the language is simple, vivid and rich, the singing form is unique, and it has distinctive national style and local characteristics.
The main stream of the Yellow River enters Linxia Prefecture from Dahejia Town, Jishishan County, with a total flow of 124 kilometers. Among them, in Yongjing County, the Yellow River flows in an "S" shape, forming three canyon landscapes: Bingling Gorge, Liujia Gorge, and Yanguo Gorge. The locals call it the "Three Gorges of the Yellow River". Locally, the beautiful scenery of the Yellow River and the splendid Yellow River culture are the themes of flowers singing. Whether they are farming in the fields, grazing in the mountains, going out to work, or driving on the road, as long as they have free time, the people will spread a few melodious flowers. The river is constantly running, nourishing all things, and the enthusiastic children of the Yellow River also enjoy the roar of the Yellow River in their own way, accompanying the years.
2024 China Flower Conference, Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Zhimin’s photo report
Today, Hua’er has moved into a bigger world. In 2004, Linxia was awarded the title of "Hometown of Flowers in China" by the Chinese Folk Literature and Artists Association; in 2006, Hua'er was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists; in 2009, Hua'er was included in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
As a precious "voice of the world", the pace of inheritance, integration and innovation of Huaer continues to accelerate. Linxia follows the work policy of "protection first, rescue first, rational utilization, inheritance and development", and adheres to the policy of "government leadership, social participation, clear responsibilities, formation of joint forces, long-term planning, step-by-step implementation, combination of points and areas, and emphasis on practical results" work principles and carry out protection work seriously. Hua'er enters campuses, scenic spots, teaches apprentices, teaches skills, and exchanges activities, creates cultural columns, publishes video books, holds high-level festivals, and builds cultural museums... Hua'er's mass base has become deeper and deeper.
2024 China Flower Conference, photo report by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Zhimin
In June this year, the 2024 China Flower Conference was held in Hezheng County, Linxia, attracting flower singers and cultural scholars from all over the country to jointly explore and display the inheritance of flower art. and the path to innovation. During the event, activities such as national Huaer performances, Huaer field trips and Huaer cultural lectures, Huaer skewers tour, theatrical performances, special product and food exhibitions, etc. were also held.
At the same time, Linxia relies on the rich cultural resources of the Yellow River to actively promote the development of new business formats integrating culture and tourism. Among the 10 Yellow River-themed national tourist routes released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Majiayao and Qijiaping ruins in Linxia Prefecture were selected for the Chinese Civilization Exploration Tour, the Three Gorges Scenic Area of the Yellow River was selected for the Yellow River Ecological Culture Tour, Liujia Gorge, and Salt Pot The Gorge was selected for the Yellow River Anlan Cultural Tour, the Bingling Temple Grottoes was selected for the China Grottoes Cultural Tour, and Zheqiao Village of Zheqiao Town was selected for the Yellow River Rural Revitalization Tour.
Today, Linxia has become an important tourist destination in the northwest and a showcase of Yellow River culture. During this year’s National Day holiday, the state received a total of 2.1316 million tourists and achieved tourism consumption of 1.084 billion yuan.
Hua'er is named after the lyrics compare young women to flowers. It originated in Linxia, Gansu, and is popular in Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang and other regions. It has many lyrics and high literary and artistic value, and is known as "Big "The Soul of the Northwest" and "The Living Book of Songs". Wang Pei, a flower researcher, said that in Linxia, singing flowers is not called singing, but "man". The Huaer tunes here are high-pitched and long, the language is simple, vivid and rich, the singing form is unique, and it has distinctive national style and local characteristics.
The main stream of the Yellow River enters Linxia Prefecture from Dahejia Town, Jishishan County, with a total flow of 124 kilometers. Among them, in Yongjing County, the Yellow River flows in an "S" shape, forming three canyon landscapes: Bingling Gorge, Liujia Gorge, and Yanguo Gorge. The locals call it the "Three Gorges of the Yellow River". Locally, the beautiful scenery of the Yellow River and the splendid Yellow River culture are the themes of flowers singing. Whether they are farming in the fields, grazing in the mountains, going out to work, or driving on the road, as long as they have free time, the people will spread a few melodious flowers. The river is constantly running, nourishing all things, and the enthusiastic children of the Yellow River also enjoy the roar of the Yellow River in their own way, accompanying the years.
2024 China Flower Conference, Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Zhimin’s photo report
Today, Hua’er has moved into a bigger world. In 2004, Linxia was awarded the title of "Hometown of Flowers in China" by the Chinese Folk Literature and Artists Association; in 2006, Hua'er was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists; in 2009, Hua'er was included in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
As a precious "voice of the world", the pace of inheritance, integration and innovation of Huaer continues to accelerate. Linxia follows the work policy of "protection first, rescue first, rational utilization, inheritance and development", and adheres to the policy of "government leadership, social participation, clear responsibilities, formation of joint forces, long-term planning, step-by-step implementation, combination of points and areas, and emphasis on practical results" work principles and carry out protection work seriously. Hua'er enters campuses, scenic spots, teaches apprentices, teaches skills, and exchanges activities, creates cultural columns, publishes video books, holds high-level festivals, and builds cultural museums... Hua'er's mass base has become deeper and deeper.
2024 China Flower Conference, photo report by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Zhimin
In June this year, the 2024 China Flower Conference was held in Hezheng County, Linxia, attracting flower singers and cultural scholars from all over the country to jointly explore and display the inheritance of flower art. and the path to innovation. During the event, activities such as national Huaer performances, Huaer field trips and Huaer cultural lectures, Huaer skewers tour, theatrical performances, special product and food exhibitions, etc. were also held.
At the same time, Linxia relies on the rich cultural resources of the Yellow River to actively promote the development of new business formats integrating culture and tourism. Among the 10 Yellow River-themed national tourist routes released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Majiayao and Qijiaping ruins in Linxia Prefecture were selected for the Chinese Civilization Exploration Tour, the Three Gorges Scenic Area of the Yellow River was selected for the Yellow River Ecological Culture Tour, Liujia Gorge, and Salt Pot The Gorge was selected for the Yellow River Anlan Cultural Tour, the Bingling Temple Grottoes was selected for the China Grottoes Cultural Tour, and Zheqiao Village of Zheqiao Town was selected for the Yellow River Rural Revitalization Tour.
Today, Linxia has become an important tourist destination in the northwest and a showcase of Yellow River culture. During this year’s National Day holiday, the state received a total of 2.1316 million tourists and achieved tourism consumption of 1.084 billion yuan.
(Popular News reporter Zhang Jiulong Gao Guangchao Jining Daily reporter Xu Fei Zibo Daily reporter Hu Ming)