China News Service, Beijing, January 19th. On January 17th, the Qipai Art Research Professional Committee of the Beijing Chinese Quintessence Art Inheritance Promotion Association (hereinafter referred to as the Qilan Association) was established in Beijing. The Qilan Association aims to promote the new vitality of Qipai traditional art. Carry forward the art of Qi School.

Chen Shaoyun, Pei Yongjie, Li Li, Zhao Xiujun, Guo Degang, Wang Zhigang, Tao Yang, etc. attended and witnessed the event.

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　　As a treasure of Chinese traditional culture, Peking Opera has attracted the love and attention of countless audiences with its unique art form and profound historical heritage.

Qipai art, founded by Peking Opera master Zhou Xinfang, is a unique genre of traditional Chinese opera. It stands proudly on the Liyuan stage with its superb performance skills, rich character creation and beautiful singing.

　　However, with the development of the times, there are only a handful of old Qi-pai students active on the Peking Opera stage, and the Qi-pai repertoire has also been seriously lost.

Zhou Tong, secretary-general of the Beijing Chinese Quintessence Art Inheritance Promotion Association, introduced that in order to better inherit and carry forward the Qi style art, the Beijing Chinese Quintessence Art Inheritance Promotion Association and Deyun Society have specially established the Beijing Chinese Quintessence Art Inheritance Promotion Association-Qi School after years of preparations and efforts. The Qipai Art Research Professional Committee contributes to the inheritance and development of Qipai art.

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　　It is understood that in line with the principles of respecting tradition and innovative development, Qi Research Institute not only invites senior artists of Qi School, but also brings together experts from different schools and art research to explore the rich cultural connotation and artistic value of Qi School art. , jointly promote the dissemination, inheritance and innovation of Qipai art.

In addition, the committee will also study and sort out the classic plays of the Qi School, including plays that old artists such as Chen Shaoyun are good at, as well as more than a thousand plays left by art masters such as Zhou Xinfang, so that these precious works can be presented to the audience again through revivals.

　　While the old artists continue to shine, the committee will also pay attention to the growth of the younger generation, strive to cultivate outstanding young Qipai talents, and encourage the new generation of artists to innovate on the basis of respecting tradition through organizing performances, art exchanges and other activities, and to contribute to the They provide more opportunities to showcase their talents.

At the press conference, Guo Degang also said to the newcomers of Qipai: "Tell me what drama you want to sing or film. If you need money, give money, and if you need people, I hope that we, Qipai, will be a family."

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　　This press conference coincided with Guo Degang’s birthday. When asked whether the founding ceremony of the Qiyan Association was considered a “birthday gift”, Guo Degang bluntly said, “I dare not accept it.” He said, “I haven’t celebrated my birthday in ten years. Sometimes when I catch up, I just eat a bowl of noodles at home. This (birthday) coincides with the establishment of the Qiyan Association, which is a great inspiration to me. I am honored and very meaningful." (End)