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Introduction

  A:Nanyin Opera

  Nanyin Opera is the traditional opera in South Fujian. Its history can be traced back to Jin and Tang Dynasty.Because of the long history, Nanyin Opera is called “the living fossll of music”

  B:Gaojia Opera

  Gaojia Opera is another form of South Fujian traditional operas and it is most wide spread and popular among South Fujian people.

  C:Gezai Opera

  Gezai Opera was born into both Fujian and Taiwan traditions.It wins a large number of fans with its rich rhythms and plays.

  D:Puppet Art

  There are two kinds of puppet art in Xiamen:String puppet and palm pupet.In string puppet performance,the operator controls the puppets through pulling the strings;in palm puppet performance, the operator controls the puppets’action by putting his hands into the costumes of those puppets.

  E:Kong Fu Tea

  Kong Fu Tea is made from a special manner which makes it rich in local color.

  F:Xiamen Xiaobailu Folk Dance Troupe

  This troupe is the first professional folk dancing group in china and has enjoyed a great reputation both overseas and at home.

  G:Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra

  Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra was established in 1998.The current Artistic Director and Chief Conductor is Professor Zheng Xiaoying.Tel.2072130 website: http://www.xiaoying.com.cn

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