The Logic of an 'Opera IP': Decoding the Evolution of 'Spring Grass' through Fujian's Digital Archives
Geographic Connections Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Xiamen, Putian, Xianyou, Jinjiang, Mawei, Changle, Ningde, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Introduction: The ‘Data Skeleton’ of the Fujian Opera World In the perspective of digital humanities, local chronicles are more than historical accounts; they are the cultural competitive ledgers of a region. According to the Fujian Provincial Chronicles: Opera, Fujian is a “grand province of opera,” boasting a diversity of genres and a wealth of repertoires unparalleled in China. From the Song Dynasty Puxian Opera to modern Minju and Xiangju, opera has served as the core medium for maintaining community identity and disseminating ethics. ...