Construction Of Nationality In Hebei Drama During The Comprehensive Anti Japanese War

The issue of nationality in drama has been accompanying it since its landing in China.From the overseas attempts of Chunliu Society to the domestic movements of civilized new dramas,amateur,and the national theatre movement,drama has grown tenaciously through ups and downs,striving towards the construction of "ethnic drama".In the 1930 s,under the leadership of the CPC,Hebei rural literary and artistic movement,drama became the core component of the literary and artistic movement.The inevitability of constructing the national character of Hebei drama lies in two aspects: history and reality.Located in the capital city of Hebei,it has always been complementary to Beijing and Tianjin in terms of literature and art.With a profound theatrical heritage and a long tradition of watching and acting,Hebei’s drama has a unique advantage in its development.With the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan,the literary and artistic team led by the Communist Party of China took root in Hebei.The development of Hebei drama has become standardized and specialized in the establishment of troupes,talent cultivation,and content creation.At the same time,drama has also become a powerful weapon for the Communist Party of China to enlighten and educate in the Hebei region.Throughout the long years of the Anti Japanese War,the foundation of Hebei drama has always been in the vast rural areas,with farmers as the main audience,striving to reflect the lives and emotions of Hebei farmers,comprehensively showcasing the class struggle,national struggle,and self revolution of the people of Hebei from three aspects:new lives,new characters,and new methods.The play portrays the positive changes in the characters,and both the youth,children,and female groups have experienced significant growth and progress.Literary and artistic workers strive to stimulate people’s awareness of struggle and participation in their works,and enhance their sense of identification with the national community.In order to better encourage farmers to accept dramas,Hebei playwrights start by learning traditional folk art,using dialect slang,and depicting people’s emotions.They respect the aesthetic habits and interests of farmers while conveying scientific and advanced ideas.Hebei drama always puts the people first,and focuses on strengthening connections with the masses in stage construction,setting,and interactive viewing.The performance also embodies the national character of self-reliance,hard work,and the national spirit of fearlessness and perseverance.During the Anti Japanese War,Hebei drama not only exhibited national characteristics,but also had strong regional characteristics and humanistic customs,possessing profound aesthetic value and ideological connotations.