In the 1980s, when televisions in China were rare, entire neighborhoods would gather around a single 14-inch screen in a public square to watch the Huangmei Opera series.
In an episode of the program 'Opera Trails,' Huangmei Opera artist Han Zaifen shares her thoughts on how the genre has transformed across different media eras—from classic cinema and early television broadcasts to the modern smartphone-driven landscape.
Han notes that Huangmei Opera retains an accessible, simple quality: 'It doesn't stand on a high pedestal; it feels like a close friend having an honest conversation with you.' For her, true artistic appeal, whether performed at home or abroad, is based on a simple principle: culture must genuinely connect with human nature.