The history of Cantonese opera is long and storied, with its origins traceable to the Daoguang period of The Qing Dynasty. During this time, the Bayin class, which made a living by singing Cantonese opera in acappella, served as its prototype. In the early years of the Tongzhi era, both Cantonese opera and the local performing arts of Lingnan provided rich nourishment for Cantonese opera, leading to its maturation. After the establishment of the Republic of China, female performers known as "nüling" gradually emerged on the tea house stages, singing Cantonese opera. They shifted from using the "official dialect of the theater" to the Guangzhou dialect and from falsetto to natural voice, which greatly enhanced the singing techniques and artistic expressiveness of Cantonese opera. This transformation elevated it to one of the most prominent art forms in Guangdong and even across the nation.

On the sixth floor of Luohu Commercial City in Shenzhen, there lies a special area spanning over 1,500 square meters, where a rich and diverse cultural atmosphere thrives. Eight traditional Chinese music have made their home here. Every day, numerous Cantonese opera enthusiasts from Shenzhen and Hong Kong gather to enjoy the beauty of music, playing instruments and singing, and even recording their own albums. Additionally, there is a photography studio dedicated to Cantonese opera. This studio not only captures the elegance of many renowned Cantonese opera performers but also strives to preserve and pass on this traditional cultural treasure through the lens.Here, you can witness a series of vivid Cantonese opera photography works that not only capture the splendid moments of the performers but also showcase the unique charm and profound heritage of Cantonese opera. In this episode, Yige and Nana will guide you into the hallowed halls of Cantonese opera art, offering an in-depth exploration of the local Cantonese opera culture. Listen to the stories of Cantonese opera and feel those people's passion and dedication to this art form.

【《洋娜娜·趣深圳》②】 穿戏服，练身段！沉浸式感受粤剧文化……就在罗湖！

粤曲的历史源远流长，其起源可追溯至清道光年间，当时以清唱粤剧为业的八音班为其雏形。同治初期，粤剧和岭南本土的曲艺都为粤曲供给了丰富营养，粤曲趋于成熟。民国以后，在茶楼歌台上逐渐出现了“女伶”演唱粤曲，改“戏棚官话”为 广州方言，改假嗓为真嗓，使得粤曲的演唱技巧和艺术表现力也得到了极大的提升，使其成为了广东地区乃至全国范围内备受瞩目的艺术形式之一。
 
在深圳罗湖商业城六楼，有一片占地超过1500平方米的特别区域，这里汇聚了丰富多彩的文化氛围，八家曲艺社在此落户。每日，不少来自深圳和香港的粤曲爱好者在此欢聚一堂，他们吹拉弹唱，享受音乐的美好，甚至还会在这里灌制自己的唱片。此外，这里还有一家专注于粤剧的摄影工作室。这家工作室不仅记录了众多粤剧名伶的风采，还致力于通过镜头将粤剧这一传统文化瑰宝传承下去。在这里，你可以看到一幅幅生动的粤剧摄影作品，它们不仅捕捉了演员们的精彩瞬间，更展现了粤剧的独特魅力和深厚底蕴。本期视频，小羊人携手小洋人将带您走进这片粤剧艺术的殿堂，深度探访这里的粤剧文化，聆听他们的粤剧故事，感受他们对粤剧艺术的热爱与执着。

文、视频丨李艺戈 颜业宏 郭语扬