Gengzi Guobian Tanci

Gengzi guobian tanci is a type of traditional Chinese storytelling that is performed using music and singing. It is also known as "Tanhuang" or "Labayu" and dates back to the Ming Dynasty.

Imagine you are watching a very special show where one person is telling you a story, but instead of just talking, they are also singing and playing music to make the story more exciting.

This is how Gengzi guobian tanci works! The storyteller uses a special kind of singing called "pingshu" and traditional Chinese musical instruments like the erhu or pipa to help tell the story.

Usually, the stories are based on Chinese history, legends, or folktales. The storyteller has to use different voices and expressions to play different characters and make the story more interesting.

People still love to watch Gengzi guobian tanci in China today, and many performers are dedicated to keeping this traditional art form alive.