Zhang Youwan
Mastery, Signature Works & Repertoire
Male, of Han ethnicity, born in February 1943 in Jingbian County, Shaanxi Province. Fond of artistic activities from childhood, he was influenced by the veteran performer Meng Zhanxiong and often took part in paolv (running donkey) performances. He excels at performing the person and the donkey at the same time: the lower body enacts the donkey's running, jumping, walking, lying down and rising kicks, while the upper body enacts the person's speech, waist twists and shoulder rubs, the whole style being delicate and true to life.
Honors & Recognition
He is a national representative bearer of Jingbian Paolv, a third-batch national intangible cultural heritage project. For many years he has kept up appearances in all kinds of performances and has won awards on many occasions. He has long been committed to training and coaching young people and has fostered a large number of enthusiasts devoted to paolv performance.
References & Archival Sources
Representative Items of This Bearer
- Jingbianpaolv Ⅲ-56
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