The modern Chinese folk opera "The Yimenshan Mountains" is the genre of historical revolutionary drama. The Yimenshan revolutionary bridgehead is the setting (1). Dramatic events unfold against the background of the War of Resistance against the Japanese invaders, the breakthrough of Daqingshan, a defensive battle on the cliff of Yuanzi. The story of the unity of the opera characters, Hai Tan, Lin Shen, Xia He, Commander Zhao, in the face of a national threat is at the center of the plot. The

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... irit of self-sacrifice, the spirit of unity of the army and the people of Yimenshan is revealed in the opera. Outstanding screenwriters, directors, and composers from all over the country were invited to work on the opera, the leading roles were played by famous Chinese vocalists. As part of the tour, more than 100 performances took place. The drama received wide public attention and was noted as "a new direction in the development of folk opera".