Research On Ancient Stage Of Baoding City

Theancient stage is the carrier of the opera performance,its existence and development are closely related to the artof drama and regional culture.The investigation and study of the ancient stage can not only enrich physical date ofthe ancient theater,but also see drama's development in its history.What's more,it provides examples for traditional opera research and has a very high historical value and cultural value.By following the comprehensive inspection and systematic arrangement,andcombining with bibliographical information,we analyze architectural features,the reason of building,source of funds about ancient stage,and even the folk belief and dramatics in BaodingBaoding ancient stage is mainlybuilt outside the gate,facing the main hall.The overall space layout is mainly in the form of "one multi-temple".The roofs are mainly round ridge and flush gable,but the most peculiar design is the fake round ridge and flush gable roof.The overall structure of ancient stage is simple and firm,which adopts the beam type frame.The stage decoration mainly focuses on the roof and the body.And decorating way is to install the partition,hang couplets and plaques,and give priority to the carved and painted wooden pieces.The main reason for the construction of the ancient stage in Baoding is the worship of the gods.In addition,opera art can bring spiritual enjoyment to the public,so the construction of ancient stage can play the role of "entertainer".Along with the development of the commodity economy,the temple around the stagegradually turns into temple city,which has the economic function.In the traditional social period,due to the limitations of technology and thought,and the influence of religious belief,offering sacrifices to god was still the dominant factor in the construction of ancient stage.There are various sources of funds for the ancient stage.For example,the official stage is mainly funded by the government,the most of the construction of the foreign province and the immigrant is the pavilion stage,and the most preserved temple stage is built mainly by raising funds.The ancient stage of Baoding City is the product of folk culture,which is deeply influenced by folk beliefs.The climate of Baoding City is complicated,with large precipitation and frequent droughts and floods.Therefore,the local people mainly believe in the gods related to precipitation.Moreover,the region is influenced by the utilitarian,regional and integratedfolk beliefs,which shows the diversity of folk beliefs.The construction of temples and stage is a form of sacrificial deities,so there are a large number of temples in Baoding.It is also the main way of offering sacrifices to the gods,so it derivean unique type of performance.Not only that,but in Baoding district,the drama for celebrating people's birthday,wedding and funeral are also flourishing.In addition,as an effective means of maintaining social order in the local area,the penalty play can be regarded as the pioneering work of the ancient people to take part in community activities.