Chinanews.com, Linqing, Shandong, February 22 (Ni Qunli and Li Mingrui) were wearing the traditional costumes of the 108 generals in the Water Margin. The two umbrella heads beat vigorously, and the gong and drum team danced while beating.

In the middle, the land master, silly mother, son and other characters each make exaggerated movements.

On February 22, on the stage of Liaozhuang Cultural Square in Liugaizi Town, Linqing City, Shandong Province, veteran artists of "Liaozhuang Flower Drum" trained interested young people in the village, and vividly taught the essentials of flower drum movements.

　　It is understood that the "Liaozhuang Flower Drum" originated in the Song Dynasty and prevailed in the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. It has a history of hundreds of years and is an important program in temple fairs, festival celebrations, weddings and funerals and other occasions.

The performance evolved from the story of a Liangshan hero who disguised himself and sneaked into the Daming Mansion to rescue the jade unicorn Lu Junyi. Up to now, the costumes, props, and facial expressions have always maintained the costumes of one hundred and eight generals in Liangshan.

"Liaozhuang Flower Drum" will participate in the 2023 Linqing City Lantern Festival social fire show.

Photo by He Xinhua

　　The character modeling, costumes and make-up of "Liaozhuang Flower Drum" draw on the techniques of traditional opera and sculpture murals, and the performance integrates elements such as Shaanxi waist drum and Northeast Yangko.

Wang Yue, a villager in Liaozhuang Village, Liugaizi Town, told reporters that every drumbeat and movement of the "Liaozhuang Flower Drum" is exquisite and knowledgeable.

"I come here to study as soon as I have time."

　　According to Jiang Guangxia, secretary of the Liaozhuang Village Grid Party Branch, in order to better inherit the "Liaozhuang Flower Drum", the old artists of the "Liaozhuang Flower Drum" spontaneously conducted training and teaching for the villagers.

With the teaching and teaching of the craftsmen, young people in the village not only understand the performance skills, but also appreciate the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

"We also plan to hold another free training class. One master will lead one student or several students. At the same time, friends with hobbies from other places are welcome to join our team." (End)