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An Examination of the Original Knowledge and Inheritance of Putu Xian Opera Among Putian Citizens

Xiangfei Zhu, Yongzhi Huang, Xia Chen, Dezhuo Sun*

Abstract


The purpose of this study is to investigate how the age and educational level of Putian citizens affect their attitudes towards the
original perception and transmission of Putu Xian opera. Putu Xian Opera, with its distinct art form and rich cultural legacy, holds a significant place in the history of Chinese opera as one of the first batch of national intangible cultural heritages in China. The original preservation and transmission of Putu Xian Opera are vital to Putian inhabitants, as Putian is the cradle of this traditional art form. According
to the findings of an extensive survey of Putian residents, the age group of 4655 has the largest proportion of citizens, followed by that of
3645. Regarding the awareness and transmission of Putu Xian opera, citizens between the ages of 26 and 35 and 18 and 25 have the most
positive opinions, whilst those under the age of 18 and those 56 and older have the lowest awareness. The survey population is somewhat
more male than female, with a more balanced ratio of male to female. The data does not indicate any discernible variations in opinions regarding the understanding and legacy of Putu Xian Opera. The respondents greatest degree of education was a bachelors degree (23.2%),
which was followed by secondary or high school (23%), specialty or college (22.2%), and high school (22%). The group places greater
value on preserving the unique qualities of Putu Xian opera and fostering a positive outlook on its dissemination the more educated they
are. Research indicates that individuals with higher levels of education have a stronger feeling of responsibility and initiative towards the
preservation of cultural heritage. They are also better able to strike a balance between tradition and modernity, which helps to effectively
preserve and advance Putu Xian Opera. In addition, this study highlights the critical role that people educational attainment plays in the
preservation of intangible cultural assets and offers insightful experience and theoretical references for the preservation and transmission
of traditional culture in other countries.

Keywords


Putu Xian Opera; Original perception; Inheritance attitude; Age; Education level; Cultural inheritance

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