The Historical Context and Future Prospects of Zhuang Opera Research
The development of Zhuang Opera has gone through five stages:formation,development,prosperity,recovery,protection and development.The research on Zhuang Opera has gone through three stages:the initial period(1958-1976),the rapid development period(1978-2005),and the protection and development period(2006-2022).The research content focuses on the historical evolution,basic form,script arrangement and interpretation,drama translation,inheritance and development of Zhuang Opera.The research in the new era reflects the research hot spots of Zhuang Opera,such as development protection,digital protection,social function and cultural value.The characteristics of the relevant research are gradually strengthened,the empirical orientation of the research methods is clear,the emphasis is on multidisciplinary exploration,and the evolution of the topics has turned to multiple themes.The development of Zhuang Opera should focus on improving the research methods,strengthening cross-provincial and cross-border exchanges and cooperation,and combination with social development in the new era,the characteristics of Chinese excellent traditional culture in Zhuang Opera,development of Zhuang Opera business and Zhuang Opera industry and exploring strategies of promoting enhance cultural confidence and better going to the world with the development of Zhuang Opera.