Huagu Opera

Huaibei Huagu Opera

As a local opera of Huaibei, the Huagu (Flower Drum) Opera boasts strong local flavor. It features sweet and long melodies and is accompanied by drums and boards, instead of stringed instruments. There are usually two performers in the performance, one actor and one actress. The former often wears a long gown and puts on light make-up, while the latter has a colorful silk ball on her head and wears a colorful skirt. They can, according to the needs of the roles, create their characters. The music is usually simple. However, it borrows many ditties, work songs, farmer's proverbs and allegorical sayings, forming a unique local flavor. This is why the Huagu Opera is famous both at home and abroad.