Folk art in Bomei Town

Bomei Piaose Bomei Piaose is commonly known as Bomei Beauty. According to research, it was introduced from Suzhou in the 33rd year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (AD 1768) and has a history of 240 years. , Lin Guangshen, also known as Shangzhi, a famous businessman at that time, was running a brown sugar wholesale business in Suzhou. He held an art parade during local festivals and was impressed by the lifelike performance, exquisite makeup and demeanor of the Piaose performance. Deeply moved by the beautiful features, he invited local artists to be his teachers, purchased eight sets of Piaose props, and hired famous artists to teach and guide the creation of Piaose art and makeup techniques in Bomei. Since then, Bomei Piaose performances have been held every traditional festival such as the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, and March 23rd. It has been passed down from generation to generation, with improvements, innovations, and developments.

The performance characteristics of Bomei Piaose: It can be divided into two parts: the top pile and the bottom pile. Each Piaose is 450cm-500cm high, with a length of 250cm, a width of 120cm and a height of 80cm. The scenery bed is a small stage. The figures standing on the stage are called "screen", also known as the bottom pile, and the figures of historical heroes rising in the air are called "piao", also known as the top pile. The two are made up of a carefully forged steel bar of various specifications and shapes as the background, and are connected into an organic whole to express the characteristics of floating colors and highlight the patriotism of historical heroes. There are currently only five Bomei Piaose. In the past, eight people were required to carry each Piaose for parades. Now it has been modified to use flat wheels and only four people can push it out for parades. Piaose must strictly select boys and girls aged 8-18 as performers, and each Piaose needs 3-5.

Bomei Piaose embodies the artistic talent and hard work of folk artists for more than 200 years. Piaose has generous shapes, pays attention to mechanics, exquisite and meticulous makeup skills, colorful costumes, graceful manners, and implicit content. advantage. During the parade, Piaose is equipped with orthographic eight-note platoons and gongs and drums accompaniment, forming a combination of "sound, color, and art". The mobile three-dimensional stage of the performance embodies the essence of Piaose's folk art and artistic wonders, confusing the audience. The makeup skills are unrecognizable, leaving the audience with a feeling of a beautiful natural landscape, allowing them to imagine and have endless fun. The performance content of Bomei Piaose is based on the heroes of local dramas and storylines from myths and legends. They all praise the patriotism of heroes who eliminate violence and serve the country with loyalty. Its historical fragments include Jinshan War Drums, Sanguan Shuiyan, and Mu Guiying's Command , Liu Mingzhu's Expedition, Double White Swallows, Double Jade Fish, Second Plum, True and False Prince Consort, Three Phoenixes Seeking the Emperor, The Story of Li Jing and other dozens of historical programs.

Bomei Piaose integrates history, culture, aesthetics and art, has unique art form performance skills, and promotes the patriotic spirit of historical heroes. Piaose is an indispensable art for local folk cultural activities in Bomei Town programme. It has become a popular folk culture and art that the people love to see and hear, demonstrating the good cultural quality and spiritual outlook of the people of Bomei. It has participated in many local celebrations in cities, counties, and tourist resorts such as Xuanwu Mountain and Nantang Huashan, and is highly praised by the audience. The praise and popularity continue to expand, which will make the beauty of Bomei's art spread far and wide at home and abroad.

On October 11, 2008, the Lufeng City Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference organized the Bomei Piaose team to go to Panyu District, Guangzhou to participate in the 7th China Folk Art Festival and "Mountain Flower Award" Chinese Folk Piaose ( Piaose (Raising Pavilion) Art Exhibition, Piaose's work "Double White Swallows" won the gold medal in the 7th China Folk Art Festival and "Mountain Flower Award" Chinese Folk Piaose (Raising Pavilion) Art Exhibition. Won the "Ninth China Folk Literature Shanhua Award Folk Art Performance Award (Folk Ceremony Performance)" as an outstanding finalist. The Lufeng Bomei Piaose team won the Outstanding Organization Award from the Chinese Folk Writers and Artists Association.