Recently, the "Symphony on the Yellow Earth: A Shaanbei Folk Song Recital" was staged at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, where audiences enjoyed an immersive experience in a culture-rich environment that highlighted the artistic appeal of traditional folk music.

The recital showcased various types of folk songs from the Shaanbei region, including work songs, mountain songs, and ballads, as well as Shaanbei storytelling, a national intangible cultural heritage item. In addition to traditional pieces, the performance included adapted and newly composed works.

The event not only reflected the distinctive art form of Shaanbei folk songs but also highlighted its unique style in the modern era. The deeply rooted Shaanbei folk songs serve as a rich expression of the thoughts, emotions, and daily lives of the working people of the Shaanbei region, encapsulating the joys and sorrows of ordinary life on the yellow earth.

Translator: NIU Lihua

Reviewer: BAI Jing