The folk art of Changde is as follows:

1. Changde local opera

Changde is one of the birthplaces of local operas such as Hunan Opera, Han Opera, and Chenhe Opera. These dramas have profound historical heritage and artistic charm. Among them, Changde Han Opera is a traditional opera popular in Changde, Hunan. It is characterized by singing as the main part, supplemented by speaking, with beautiful singing tunes and unique performance forms.

2. Paper-cutting art

Changde’s paper-cutting art has a long history and unique style. Paper-cut works mostly feature flowers, birds, fish, insects, people and stories, etc., with smooth lines and vivid images. Paper-cut art has become one of the important cultural symbols in Changde area.

3. Sugar painting art

Sugar painting is a traditional folk art in Changde area with strong local characteristics. Sugar painting uses sugar as raw material, and uses heating, stirring, drawing and other techniques to create various vivid patterns, such as dragons, phoenixes, birds, fish, etc. Sugar paintings are brightly colored and unique in shape, and are deeply loved by people.

4. Lantern Art

The lantern art in Changde has a long history and various forms. Lanterns take lanterns as the main body and are decorated with various decorations and lanterns, such as flowers, birds, fish, insects, characters and stories, etc., which are of great ornamental and artistic value. During the Lantern Festival every year, grand lantern exhibitions are held across Changde, attracting many tourists.

The inheritance and development of Changde folk art in the new era

1. Integration and protection of folk art resources

In order to better inherit and develop in the new era To develop folk art in Changde, we first need to integrate and protect its rich artistic resources. This includes the systematic collection, arrangement and archiving of traditional handicrafts, music, dance, opera and fine arts. In addition, a folk art database needs to be established and improved to facilitate later protection and inheritance.

2. Promotion and popularization of folk art education

Education is an important way to inherit folk art. Folk art education can be incorporated into the public education system through various forms such as school education, community education, and online education, so that more people can understand and learn the folk art of Changde. In addition, public interest and enthusiasm for folk art can be stimulated by organizing folk art festivals, exhibitions, competitions and other activities.

3. Innovation and development of folk art

In the new era, folk art also needs to keep pace with the times and continue to innovate and develop. Modern technology and popular elements can be combined to innovate and transform traditional folk art to make it more in line with the aesthetic needs of modern people. At the same time, it can also enrich the content and form of Changde folk art through international cultural exchanges and absorb excellent artistic elements from other countries and regions.