Tea-picking opera is a unique form of opera in southern China, usually performed during the spring tea-picking season.

History: Tea-picking opera originated in the Ming Dynasty and matured in the Qing Dynasty. It was first performed by folk artists in Jinjiang and Quanzhou areas in tea gardens or tea houses, and was later officially included in the opera category.

Tune: The tune of the tea-picking opera is fresh and cheerful, with a lively rhythm and a simple and pleasant melody.

Characters: Common characters in tea-picking dramas include tea-picking girls, gong players, tea guests, guides, etc.

Singing: The singing styles of tea-picking opera include divided tune, rolling tune, qu tune, etc. Commonly used musical instruments include erhu, dulcimer, flute, gongs and drums, etc.

Plot: The plot of tea-picking drama usually revolves around the tea picking and production process. The plot is lively and full of local characteristics.

Representative works: "Tea Picking Girl", "New Interests in Tea Picking", "Spring Field Pastoral", etc.

Current situation: At present, tea-picking opera is widely spread in southern China and has received a certain degree of cultural protection and inheritance.