Post by bellasunshine on Jul 24, 2013 3:14:34 GMT -5
Rooted in traditional Chinese culture, Shanghai culture mainly came from ancient Wu and Yu states during the period of Spring and Autumn and also absorbed elements of western culture after 1843. This culture is unique and has its own features. A special term, Haipai was used to refer to Shanghai culture. Along your China tours of Shanghai, you should never forget to experience the following representative Shanghai culture.
Hu Opera
Hu Opera, rooted in the folklore of Huangpu River area, was formed in the late Qing Dynasty during which the First Opium War happened from 1840 to 1842. For the historical background, the Hu Opera is destined to reflect some aspects of real life. The performance of the early Hu Opera only needed two performers. One played musical instrument and the other told contemporary stories. With gradually development, Hu Opera became an established art form in 1930s. Hu Opera also adopted some elements of movies and dramas in lighting, expression and stage designs. It is an very useful way to know the life and history of Shanghai people through Hu Opera.Along your Shanghai tours, you should never miss watching the Hu opera.
Tradition Architectures
Shanghai has a collection of buildings with rich and various architectural styles ranging from neoclassical to art deco buildings. Besides west-styled buildings, many Chinese traditional architectures also can be seen in Shanghai. Yu Garden, constructed in 1559, is a very typical traditional architecture in Shanghai. The City God Temple, connected to Yu Garden, is a large Taoist temple complex with long history and one of most representative Chinese traditional buildings.This is another must-have along yourShanghai tours.
Movies
Shanghai is the cradle of the Chinese movies and dramas. The history of Shanghai movies can be dated back to 1896 when the first film was showed in Xuyuan, Shanghai. Then the film was gradually developed in China and Shanghai became the base of the Chinese movies. Your Shanghai tours would be imperfect if you missed watching Shanghai movies.
Shanghai Cuisine
Shanghai cuisine or Hu cuisine is a type of popular Chinese cuisine. With history of 400 years, it originated in Ming and Qing dynasties. Also known as Benbang cuisine, Shanghai cuisine absorbed the elements of other cuisines such as Chuan and Lu cuisines. Never miss tasting Shanghai cuisine along your Shanghai tours.
Hu Opera
Hu Opera, rooted in the folklore of Huangpu River area, was formed in the late Qing Dynasty during which the First Opium War happened from 1840 to 1842. For the historical background, the Hu Opera is destined to reflect some aspects of real life. The performance of the early Hu Opera only needed two performers. One played musical instrument and the other told contemporary stories. With gradually development, Hu Opera became an established art form in 1930s. Hu Opera also adopted some elements of movies and dramas in lighting, expression and stage designs. It is an very useful way to know the life and history of Shanghai people through Hu Opera.Along your Shanghai tours, you should never miss watching the Hu opera.
Tradition Architectures
Shanghai has a collection of buildings with rich and various architectural styles ranging from neoclassical to art deco buildings. Besides west-styled buildings, many Chinese traditional architectures also can be seen in Shanghai. Yu Garden, constructed in 1559, is a very typical traditional architecture in Shanghai. The City God Temple, connected to Yu Garden, is a large Taoist temple complex with long history and one of most representative Chinese traditional buildings.This is another must-have along yourShanghai tours.
Movies
Shanghai is the cradle of the Chinese movies and dramas. The history of Shanghai movies can be dated back to 1896 when the first film was showed in Xuyuan, Shanghai. Then the film was gradually developed in China and Shanghai became the base of the Chinese movies. Your Shanghai tours would be imperfect if you missed watching Shanghai movies.
Shanghai Cuisine
Shanghai cuisine or Hu cuisine is a type of popular Chinese cuisine. With history of 400 years, it originated in Ming and Qing dynasties. Also known as Benbang cuisine, Shanghai cuisine absorbed the elements of other cuisines such as Chuan and Lu cuisines. Never miss tasting Shanghai cuisine along your Shanghai tours.