What does Liyuan mean?

1. Liyuan was originally a place name in Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty. Because Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty (Tang Minghuang) Li Longji taught performers here, it was later associated with the art of opera and became a place for art organizations and artists. synonym.

Historical records indicate that Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty selected 300 children from the music club and taught them in the Liyuan. If the statement is wrong, the emperor will be aware of it and correct it, and he will be called "the emperor's son of the Liyuan". Hundreds of palace maids are also disciples of Liyuan and live in the North Courtyard of Yichun. This is the beginning of the pear garden.

2. Introduction

Liyuan was originally another name for the opera troupe in ancient times. It is customary for Chinese people to call opera troupes and theater troupes "Liyuan", opera actors as "Liyuan children", families who have been engaged in opera art for several generations as "Liyuan family", the theater industry as "Liyuan world" and so on.

3. Related introduction

Liyuan Disciples

The "Liyuan" established by Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty (Tang Xuanzong) was the largest in history. A place to train actors. In addition to inviting specialized people to teach, they also invited famous literati at the time to compile programs for them. The famous poets Li Bai and He Zhizhang of the Tang Dynasty all wrote programs for the Liyuan. It has become a famous practice place in history that integrates singing, dancing and drama. Therefore, those who have been trained in performing arts in "Liyuan" are called "Liyuan Xing". Those who have studied here are called "Liyuan disciples."

The Liyuan Family

The Peking Opera world traces its roots to the place "Liyuan", so the name "Liyuan" was used. From generation to generation, the opera world was called "Liyuan Jie" , this industry is called "Liyuan Xing". Opera actors are called "Liyuan disciples", and families with several generations of people engaged in this career are called "Liyuan aristocratic families". In the past, most operas were passed down from generation to generation, with sons inheriting their father's legacy. This has been passed down from generation to generation. Because the ancestor was an artist in the "Liyuan Exhibition", this family was called the "Liyuan Family".