TY - JOUR AU - Qian Jin AU - Tu Xiaofang AB - The Anqing Huangmei Opera originated in Huangmei County, Hubei Province, dating back to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1764-1786), approximately 230-260 years ago. In 2006, Anqing Huangmei Opera was rightfully included in the first batch of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage representative projects. This study employs a qualitative research methodology and utilizes the concept of "The Re-Invention of Tradition" as a framework to uncover the essential cultural practices of Anqing Huangmei Opera in the context of National Intangible Cultural Revitalization. The research focuses on three main objectives: (1) Examining the historical development of Huangmei Opera in Anqing; (2) Analyzing the foundations of innovation within Anqing Huangmei Opera; (3) Investigating the mechanisms of "Re-Invention of Tradition" as it pertains to Anqing Huangmei Opera in the process of National Intangible Cultural Revitalization. This study employs rigorous field investigations and in-depth interviews to gather relevant data, applying the "Re-Invention of Tradition" concept for comprehensive text and case analysis. The findings decisively illustrate that Anqing Huangmei Opera has consistently adapted and re-innovated its traditions to meet the demands of contemporary socio-political, economic, and cultural landscapes. This approach is not merely about restoring traditions; instead, it actively cultivates a strong sense of cultural identity and social cohesion that underpins the development of present-day society through the strategic re-invention of its traditions. BT - Journal of Ecohumanism DO - 10.62754/joe.v4i1.5887 M1 - 1 N1 - Type: Article N2 - The Anqing Huangmei Opera originated in Huangmei County, Hubei Province, dating back to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1764-1786), approximately 230-260 years ago. In 2006, Anqing Huangmei Opera was rightfully included in the first batch of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage representative projects. This study employs a qualitative research methodology and utilizes the concept of "The Re-Invention of Tradition" as a framework to uncover the essential cultural practices of Anqing Huangmei Opera in the context of National Intangible Cultural Revitalization. The research focuses on three main objectives: (1) Examining the historical development of Huangmei Opera in Anqing; (2) Analyzing the foundations of innovation within Anqing Huangmei Opera; (3) Investigating the mechanisms of "Re-Invention of Tradition" as it pertains to Anqing Huangmei Opera in the process of National Intangible Cultural Revitalization. This study employs rigorous field investigations and in-depth interviews to gather relevant data, applying the "Re-Invention of Tradition" concept for comprehensive text and case analysis. The findings decisively illustrate that Anqing Huangmei Opera has consistently adapted and re-innovated its traditions to meet the demands of contemporary socio-political, economic, and cultural landscapes. This approach is not merely about restoring traditions; instead, it actively cultivates a strong sense of cultural identity and social cohesion that underpins the development of present-day society through the strategic re-invention of its traditions. PY - 2025 SP - 851 EP - 860 T2 - Journal of Ecohumanism TI - Anqing Huangmei Opera, Anhui Province, China: Re-Invention of Tradition in the Process of National Intangible Cultural Revitalization UR - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85217530163&doi=10.62754%2fjoe.v4i1.5887&partnerID=40&md5=ddb4783b6617eb357b5f5c88bab720be VL - 4 ER -