Among the rich cultural history of Quanzhou, the world-famous cultures include Liyuan Opera, Nanyin Opera, Southern Opera, Southern Shaolin, and Southern Craftsmanship.

1. Liyuan Opera

Liyuan Opera mainly uses Quan Yin, Quan Tune and Quan Tune to perform operas and is an independent vocal opera type. Since there were big pear gardens and small pear gardens in the old days, it was officially named Liyuan Opera when it participated in the East China Opera Performance in 1954. The birthplace of Liyuan Opera is in Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and other places. Its historical origin can be traced back to the singing, dancing and performing arts in Quanzhou during the Tang and Five Dynasties.

2. Nanyin

The birthplace of Nanyin is Quanzhou, Fujian. It is sung in the Hokkien language. It is a Han music with a long history in China and is known as a living fossil in the history of Chinese music. The singing method of Nanyin retains the traditional and ancient national singing method before the Tang Dynasty. The second creation of the singers and players is extremely random, and the performance of Nanyin also maintains the characteristics of the Tang and Song Dynasties.

3. Nan Opera

Nan Opera is the earliest type of Han opera that emerged in southern China from the late Northern Song Dynasty to the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, that is, from the 12th to the 14th century. It is the earliest form of Chinese drama. One of the earliest mature forms.

4. Southern Shaolin

Southern Shaolin Temple. South Shaolin Temple, formerly known as Linquanyuan, is located in Linshan Village, Jiulian Mountain, Xitianwei Town, Licheng District, Putian City, Fujian Province, about 17 kilometers away from the urban area. It was built in the first year of Chen Yongding (557) in the Southern Dynasty. South Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Nanquan and a precious cultural heritage of Zen Buddhism in China.

5. Southern Crafts

Southern Crafts refers to the handicrafts in Guangdong and Fujian. Due to the long-term influence of bamboo and wood ivory carving craftsmanship and Southeast Asian culture, the craftsmanship in hollow carvings, multi-layered jade, etc. The carving of balls and high-end jade jewelry is also unique, with full shapes, vivid echoes, and exquisite craftsmanship, forming a Southern style of art. The more famous Southern style craftsmanship is Jieyang work, which is a traditional handicraft in Jieyang City, Guangdong, and also a Chinese jade article. One of the famous schools of sculpture. Jieyang craftsmen are famous for their exquisite colors and their steady and exquisite carvings. Their carving style is delicate and exquisite, paying attention to the processing of details and smooth lines. Jieyang Gong's sculptures have a wide range of themes, including figures, landscapes, flowers, birds, animals, etc. Among them, figure sculptures are the most outstanding.