艺术之路从无坦途，对于选择唱"乾旦"（男旦）的贡健强而言，更是布满荆棘。他在课余偷偷练习：放 学路上、作业完成后、清晨5点多……都是他练功练嗓的时光。为刻画好人物，他用心观察生活，"憋屈 的小媳妇该怎么演，我常常观察那些受委屈的小姑娘。"爷爷教导他，唱词要准确到字，理解故事，才 能唱好戏。 师娘宋长青回忆："筱玉是难得的天才，听过的戏就会唱。"戏曲世家出身的黄宝晴起初心疼他："你好 好上学，学这个没前途，在农村演出条件差，现在哪有孩子受这个罪。"但贡健强的坚持感动了她，令 她倾囊相授。 在安徽省蚌埠市怀远县，居住着一位被老艺人们称为"小老艺人"的年轻人——泗州戏县级代表性传承人 贡健强，艺名"筱玉麒麟"。这位2003年出生的00后，自8岁与泗州戏结缘，便将青春与这项近300年历史 的古老艺术紧密相连。 十余年，他从痴迷少年成长为非遗传承的中坚力量，不仅创办青年剧团，以创新方式攻克艺术难关，更 运用新媒体让被誉为"拉魂腔"的泗州戏穿越时空，唱响四方。 泗州戏作为首批国家级非物质文化遗产、安徽四大剧种之一，流行于苏鲁豫皖交界地区，以其即兴多 变、韵味独特的唱腔风靡淮河两岸，听之如魂被牵走，故得名"拉魂腔"。 贡健 ...

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the increasing importance of inheriting and promoting traditional Chinese culture, particularly focusing on the protection and transmission of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) [1][5][18] - There is a growing demand for specialized and high-quality talent in ICH protection, leading to the establishment of relevant programs in local universities [1][5][18] - The implementation of "targeted college entrance examinations" has allowed many vocational school graduates to enter undergraduate programs focused on ICH, thus becoming a vital force in its transmission [4][7][12] Group 1: Importance of ICH and Educational Initiatives - The Chinese government is placing greater emphasis on the inheritance and promotion of traditional culture, with a focus on ICH protection and transmission [1][5] - As of 2021, the Ministry of Education has established ICH protection programs in 25 universities, reflecting the growing recognition of this field [5][18] - Local universities are increasingly opening programs related to ICH, with a notable increase in enrollment from vocational schools through "targeted college entrance examinations" [4][5][7] Group 2: Role of Vocational Schools and Student Experiences - Many vocational school graduates are successfully transitioning to undergraduate programs in ICH, contributing significantly to its preservation [4][12][16] - Students from vocational backgrounds often possess solid foundational skills and a strong work ethic, making them well-suited for ICH roles [15][18] - The experiences of students like Zhang Wen illustrate the journey from vocational education to professional ICH roles, highlighting the passion and dedication required [10][12] Group 3: Challenges and Future Prospects - Despite the positive trends, there are concerns regarding the initial perception of ICH programs as niche or less recognized, which may affect student recruitment [8][9] - The need for a clear employment market and industry prospects for ICH graduates remains a topic of discussion among educators [8][9] - The integration of ICH education with modern practices and digital technologies is seen as essential for attracting new talent and ensuring the relevance of ICH in contemporary society [18]