Core Points - The event titled "Lonely Theater Troupe, No Longer Alone" was held at the National Library of China, focusing on the historical development and contemporary transmission of the national intangible cultural heritage project, puppet theater (Shaoyang cloth bag opera) [1][3] - The event featured a documentary about Liu Yong'an, a national intangible cultural heritage representative inheritor, showcasing his life and experiences in the art of puppet theater [3] - Liu Yong'an shared his 50-year journey in the craft, while his grandson Liu Yu also participated, discussing the evolution of Shaoyang cloth bag opera from his childhood to the present [3] Event Details - The event included live performances of Shaoyang cloth bag opera, allowing attendees to experience the traditional art form firsthand [3] - The "Intangible Cultural Heritage Lecture Month" initiative was launched by the National Library in 2013, with the 2025 edition featuring six planned exchange and sharing activities [3] - Future collaborations are planned with provincial intangible cultural heritage protection centers in Guangdong and Shandong [3]

持之以恒 坚守非遗技艺 在凳子上拴上镲和锣鼓，踏进蓝印花布围成的戏台，人与木偶"合为一体"，手脚并用操控木偶，同时完 成吹、拉、弹、唱、耍等多项技艺，将说唱与表演融会贯通，将人物的际遇和情感通过木偶活灵活现地 表现出来……刘永安即兴来了一段布袋戏。 邵阳布袋戏，是一门"一人一台戏"的绝艺，也称"扁担戏"或"被窝戏"，多取材于中国民间神话和历史小 说。无论是木偶的唱、表、念、白，还是乐器伴奏，都由一位布袋戏艺人完成，堪称"一人顶七人"。整 个舞台和全部的演出行头仅用一根扁担即可挑起。 刘永安是邵阳布袋戏的第十八代传人，上世纪60年代跟随叔父挑担下乡演出，70年代接过戏担，开始了 走南闯北的江湖生活，足迹遍布湖南、江西、广西和贵州。 这些年，刘永安一直从事邵阳布袋戏下乡演出、对外交流等工作，并配合邵阳县非物质文化遗产保护中 心开展传承教学等活动。 刘永安进村开展现场教学展演。 刘永安在邵阳县非遗展馆开展传承教学。 以上图片均为邵阳县非物质文化遗产保护中心提供 晨光熹微，在湖南邵阳县九公桥镇白竹村燕窝岭，年近八旬的刘永安已在老屋中忙碌起来，准备当天的 表演。他身后，古朴的戏箱和各式木偶，无声地诉说着这门古老艺术经历 ...