Abstract

The primary objective is to investigate the cultural transmission of Lantern Chinese opera in Northern Sichuan through education. The content encompasses a thorough literature review, field research, and analysis of the three key informants, including opera artists, scholars, cultural experts, and community leaders who preserve and promote traditional Chinese opera heritage. Data analysis involves qualitative methods, including thematic coding and content analysis. The methodology combines qualitative interviews with three categories of key informants, archival research, and observational studies to gain insights into the opera’s development and challenges. The research results highlight significant issues such as audience engagement, artist decline, the absence of professional troupes, the influence of Sichuan opera, and the loss of original production processes. Based on these findings, the study suggests strategies for community engagement, educational initiatives, professional training programs, policy advocacy, and cultural awareness campaigns to safeguard and promote the Northern Sichuan Lantern Opera. The study contributes valuable insights to the discourse on heritage conservation, cultural transmission, and the challenges faced by traditional arts in contemporary society.

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