What surprising discoveries will Liu Hai (the protagonist of the flower-drum opera “Liu Hai Chopping Woods”) have when he travels from 1950 to 2024 in Changsha? All kinds of specialty snacks, popular historical streets, stunning intangible cultural heritage performances and technologically advanced construction machinery... These things full of modern elements amazed Liu Hai a lot and he "packed" them back into his play! Come to Changsha Concert Hall and enjoy a "culture+technology" flower-drum opera performance!
The flower-drum opera, or Huaguxi, is an intangible cultural heritage of China. The opera is known for its unique music style that is infused with elements of Hunan's local culture and the artistic essence of Chinese opera. Changsha Huaguxi encompasses a wide repertoire, mostly created collectively by working people and folk artists. The opera has roots in folklore, mythical tales, and popular plays. They tell the stories of working class people, young scholars, government officials, and merchants, praising their lives and dreams. The famous Hunan flower-drum opera "Liu Hai Chopping Woods" tells the touching love story between the hardworking and filial woodcutter Liu Hai and his wife Hu Xiuying.