The only traditional music in Quanzhou, Fujian is Nanyin.

Nanyin, also known as "Quanzhou Music", is a unique music art form in Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, with a long history and unique regional characteristics. Originating in the Tang Dynasty, it was influenced by various factors such as classical music, northern and southern operas, and folk music in central Fujian, and gradually evolved into local music with Quanzhou characteristics.

As an intangible cultural heritage of Fujian Province, Nanyin has become a bright business card of culture and art in Quanzhou area. Nanyin is expressed in various forms, including poetry, novels, operas, etc. The music has beautiful tunes and lyrics with profound artistic conception.

Nanyin has a unique singing style. The singers tell the story of ancient Quanzhou with their melodious hiss and superb skills. These excellent melodies and melodious songs seem to travel through time and space, bringing the audience into a classical and elegant world.

Influence:

Quanzhou Nanyin has gathered the efforts and wisdom of countless artists in its long history. As Nanyin people, we pass on this precious cultural heritage from generation to generation.

Wearing gorgeous costumes and holding various musical instruments, they performed Nanyin to the fullest through singing, chanting, doing, playing, dancing and other expression techniques. They used their talents and enthusiasm to inject new vitality into this part of ancient art.

For example, now, Quanzhou Nanyin has become an indispensable part of the daily life of Quanzhou citizens. Nanyin can be seen everywhere in Quanzhou’s streets, teahouses, parks and other places.

In their spare time, people like to get together to enjoy Nanyin performances and feel the charm of this traditional culture. Nanyin has become an important part of the spiritual and civilized life of Quanzhou citizens and an image of Quanzhou's urban culture.