introduce
Liu Yongzhou, born in Gudong Town, Tengchong County, the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Art (Shadow Puppetry)", with the stage name Wenfeng Shanren, is the fourth-generation inheritor of Liujiazhai Shadow Puppetry and a well-known folk art master. Shadow puppetry originated in the Renzong period of the Song Dynasty and was introduced to Tengchong in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. During the performance, the shadow puppets perform and sing with the accompaniment of instrumental music, while the audience watches behind the white tent. In terms of performance skills, Liu Yongzhou paid attention to highlighting the local characteristics of his singing, absorbed a large number of local colorful folk songs, and after processing and refining, he formed a high-pitched, melodious and enthusiastic "Western tune" artistic style.
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