From August 3rd to 4th, the "Summer of Guangzhou" 2024 Guangzhou Citizen Culture Season - the final of the 6th Guangzhou Drama and Folk Art Competition was held at the Guangzhou Cultural Center Theater. A total of 20 works and 108 contestants from various districts in Guangzhou w

html From August 3rd to 4th, the "Summer of Guangzhou" 2024 Guangzhou Citizen Cultural Season - the final of the 6th Guangzhou Drama and Folk Art Competition was held at the Guangzhou Cultural Center Theater. A total of 20 works and 108 contestants from various districts in Guangzhou were divided into folk arts The two categories of drama and drama competed on the stage, attracting cheers from the audience. The

competition is sponsored by the Guangzhou Municipal Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, hosted by the Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Center and the Huangpu District Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, implemented by the Huangpu District Cultural Center, and co-organized by the cultural centers of various districts. The works in the competition are diverse and rich in content. They include historical stories rooted in tradition and continuous cultural context, as well as pioneering and innovative dreams. They fully demonstrate the perfect integration of Guangzhou's historical and cultural heritage and contemporary urban life. Urban charm.

The folk art group’s entry program: Nanyin rap “The Flowers in the Ancient Temple Praise the Wind of Benevolence”.

Folk Art Group: It not only maintains the traditional charm, but also has innovative elements. The works of

Folk Art Group not only maintain the authentic traditional charm, but also have innovative elements that are eye-catching. "Love Lotus Song" uses Zihu solo to express the artistic conception of the ancient song "Spring River Flower Moonlight Night", supplemented by Zhou Dunyi's recitation of "Love Lotus Theory" in the Song Dynasty, creating a noble and fresh artistic atmosphere. The Cantonese opera "Li Taibai Drunk in the Pear Orchard" intercepts the famous scene of three chapters of "Qing Ping Diao" composed by Li Bai after drinking, and outlines the graceful image of the "Poetic Immortal", making people immersed in the romance of poetry culture.

The folk arts group’s competition program: Cantonese opera performance "Ode to Congcheng".

Through these works, the audience saw the historical context slowly laid out on the stage: Ping Throat's solo "The Ambition Lion" sang the "loyalty, benevolence, righteousness, courage, endless learning, diligence and innovation" of the Tingen Dragon and Lion Troupe on Shatou Street, Panyu District "The dragon and lion spirit", Zihou's solo "Embroidering a Beautiful Life" tells the touching story of Liang Xuezhen, the inheritor of Guangxi Embroidery, who embroidered a beautiful life. The group sang "The Ancient Rhythm of Huangpu with a New Sound" to express the long-lasting connotation of the historical sites of the Maritime Silk Road.

The folk art group's entry program: Qunkou Music Allegro "Lantern Shopping on Both Sides of the Pearl River".

The new look of the city and the development of society are unfolding in the sound of music: in the solo "Flowers Set the Time", it is the silhouette of Nansha Port connecting all corners of the country; in the Cantonese opera performance "Ode from the City", it praises the people's support for the construction of a new countryside. The pursuit of a better life. "The Flowers in the Ancient Temple Praise the Wind of Benevolence" uses ancient Nanyin rap to tell a story about neighbors helping each other and helping each other in times of adversity. The group music allegro "Lantern Shopping on Both Sides of the Pearl River" takes the audience along the banks of the Pearl River to see the prosperous scene of the prosperous times. The Cantonese opera "Hakka Sister-in-law" made "Sister Hong" from the Hongshan Village Party and Mass Service Center the protagonist, showing the opportunities and challenges on the road to rural revitalization.

The folk art group’s entry program: Ping Throat’s solo “The Ambition Lion”.

Drama Group: draws on people's livelihood stories, and the programs of the

Drama Group are mostly drawn from reality, with a strong flavor of life, giving people a real touch. The sketch "Don't Wait on the Road to Happiness" reflects young people's views on marriage through the marriage of the daughter of Acheng, the owner of "Xiaoya" bridal shop on Haizhu Wedding Street. In the sketch "Good Times with Silver Bells", the frequent interesting stories between Sister Min, who is about to retire, and the new employees explain the true meaning of "being productive and having fun when you are old". The musical short "The Most Beautiful Youth" plays a moving symphony of college students using technology to help farmers in mountainous areas. In the sketch "On the Road to Pursue Dreams", the boss, wife and employees work together and move forward hand in hand in the face of adversity.

The drama group’s competition program: the sketch “Don’t Wait on the Road to Happiness”.

Focus topics in life are also the focus of creators. The sketches "Interview" and "Anti-Fraud" focus on patients with Alzheimer's disease. The sketch "Love, By Your Side" shows the loneliness of empty nesters and makes people Pay attention to the life and spiritual needs of special groups. The drama "Hello, Balloon Man" and the Cantonese sketch "How much resistance can you endure" respectively focus on social concerns such as workplace psychology and firefighting concepts, arousing people's thinking.

drama group’s competition program: sketch "Interview".

A concentrated presentation of Guangzhou’s drama and folk art creative capabilities in the field of mass culture

The Guangzhou Drama and Folk Arts Competition is a major brand event in the field of mass culture in Guangzhou. It aims to stimulate the vitality of innovation and creation by displaying new literary and artistic works from various districts, and promote literary and art workers to adhere to the people-oriented approach. The center's creative orientation focuses on exploring themes, keeping close to the pulse of the times, emphasizing feelings about home and country, highlighting local characteristics, highlighting the atmosphere of fireworks, and creating excellent works that organically combine ideological, artistic, mass, and contemporary characteristics.

drama group competition program: "The Most Beautiful Youth". The judges of the

preliminary evaluation and the semi-finals said that many creators went deep into the grassroots to explore clues and refine themes, allowing a group of "people around them" who do practical things for the masses and some "surrounding things" that the masses are generally concerned about to be presented on the stage, and interact with the audience. Empathy, resonance with life.

This competition is a concentrated display of Guangzhou's creative capabilities in drama and folk arts in the field of mass literature. From it, we can see the preliminary results of the innovation and exploration of Guangzhou's mass literature workers. Drama and folk art are both art forms with a wide audience in the field of mass literature. They can attract the masses to actively approach art, participate in art, and share art, creating a cultural stage that is truly shared and created by all people. The launch of a batch of excellent original works not only allows the people to see and learn more and more exciting programs, but also provides a new reserve of high-quality resources for Guangzhou's public cultural services to leap to a higher level.

The drama group’s competition program: the Cantonese sketch "The Best You Can Endure".

The relevant person in charge of the Public Service Department of the Guangzhou Municipal Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau said that after further improvement and improvement, the outstanding works selected in this competition will be presented to the 11th Mass Drama and Folk Arts Festival of Guangdong Province in the near future. Wonderful programs selected from all over the province compete in the same venue. Next, Guangzhou will continue to further promote mass cultural work in various aspects such as literary and artistic creation, brand building, talent training, and position construction, adhere to integrity and innovation, improve quality and efficiency, and promote the high-quality development of mass culture.

Interview and writing: Nandu reporter Zhou Peiwen, intern, Liang Yaran, correspondent, Suiwen Guangdong Travel Promotion

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