Da Che Gu opera (大车鼓) is considered a living fossil of the Chinese folk opera as it had been in existence for hundreds of years. It was once popular thtoughout the Southern Fujian province as well as the Chaozhou speaking regions of Guangdong province, and had taken on different styles in different regions. The clip here features the Zhangpu style of Da Che Gu opera.
It's lovely! My son is in Fujian province for quite a few months now. I hope he brings back video too!
Creamtangerine 3 years ago