Is it true that some people say that Beijing Opera is not as popular as Henan Opera? what do you think?

In contemporary times, with the popularity of new things such as vibrato short videos and mobile games, many traditional leisure and entertainment projects have been left out in the cold. For example, in the 1990s before the popularity of the Internet, many TV stations had storytelling programs, but now the storytelling programs have almost disappeared from TV stations. The opera, which is as famous as storytelling, is also facing the embarrassment of no successor because of the sharp decline in audience base.

However, even so, in contemporary times, there are still many people who have a special liking for opera, so many people argue about which is better or worse, and even argue that Beijing opera is not as popular as Henan opera. So, is this statement reasonable?

The history of Peking Opera and Henan Opera is generally believed that Peking Opera was formed in the late Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and was an artist of Anhui Opera at that time. On the basis of absorbing the essence and characteristics of other operas such as Kunqu Opera, Peking Opera was formed.

After the formation of Peking Opera, it was loved and enthusiastic by the dignitaries of the Qing Dynasty-Empress Dowager Cixi is said to be a die-hard fan of Peking Opera. During the Republic of China, Yang Xiaolou, Mei Lanfang and other famous figures in modern history emerged in Beijing Opera. During Japan's invasion of China, the Japanese puppet authorities also tried to win over Mei Lanfang and the Japanese puppet authorities, so that Mei Lanfang could use his influence to disintegrate and destroy the fighting spirit of the anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians. This incident also reflects the influence of Peking Opera in the Republic of China.

Unlike Anhui Opera, which originated in Jiangnan cultural circle, Henan Opera originated in Henan. It was called "Bangzi Opera" in ancient times, and it is generally believed that Henan Opera originated in the middle of Ming Dynasty.

Unlike Peking Opera, which took the upper-level route at the beginning, Henan Opera has always existed as a folk opera from its birth to modern times. Because of the different routes, this also determines the dividing line between Beijing Opera and Henan Opera.

Who has vitality, Beijing Opera or Henan Opera? Peking Opera and Henan Opera are not comparable because of their different development histories.

For example, in the pre-Qin period, there were songs about Yangchun Baixue and Xialiba people. Yangchun Baixue has its own characteristics, and Xialiba people also have their own vitality.

Since its birth, Peking Opera has been highly praised by officials and dignitaries. The literati also revised and improved the performance techniques and lyrics of Peking Opera. It can be said that Beijing opera is a more exquisite drama.

If Beijing Opera is described as exquisite, then Henan Opera can be described as rough. Henan opera, born in the folk, is longer than the folk, and has a strong grassroots flavor, just like folk art such as the Northeast Errenzhuan. Therefore, Henan opera has the characteristics of grounding gas. Grounding gas has also given the Henan Opera a long-term vitality, which can be called both refined and popular.

With the support of their respective audiences, Beijing Opera with exquisite attributes and Henan Opera with grounding gas have been developing continuously. It's hard to say which is more important.

Therefore, personally, whether Beijing Opera can surpass Henan Opera is an unanswered question, just like asking Lang Lang (pianist) or Xiao Shenyang (duet actor) which is more popular with the audience, with different levels. How to compare?