It was first performed in China on June 1958, June 1959 and June 10. Since then, it has become a treasure of Chinese opera. The movie of the same name adapted from this opera is a household name and very popular in China.
The famous aria "Hong Hushui, Flapping the Waves", "No Tears, No Sadness" and "Watching the Working People in the World Be Liberated" in the play has become a collective memory that has burned in the hearts of Chinese people for more than half a century, which shows the unswerving revolutionary belief and deep friendship of the producers of * * *.
Hong Hushui's lyrics
Hong Hushui, wave.
Wave after wave.
On the shore of Honghu Lake, right?
It's hometown.
Early morning boat
Go on, cast the net.
Very long, very long, very long.
As soon as the sun comes out
Flash? Shining golden light.
* * * The kindness of the producer.
Deeper than the East China Sea.
The situation of fishermen
Better every year.
Come back at night and the fish will be full.
Wild ducks and lotus roots are everywhere.
Autumn harvest is full of fragrant rice.
Everyone says heaven is beautiful.
How can we compete with Honghu, the land of fish and rice?
Hong Hushui.