Sanzao Folk Songs

Sanzao folk songs are local songs from Sanzao island, growing out of a singing tradition passed by word of mouth through the islanders' work and daily life, with a distinct island and rural character.

The songs draw on labor, love, local scenery, and everyday scenes, sung in the local dialect with plain melodies and free rhythm. They are commonly heard in the fields, at home, and at gatherings.

As a provincial-level item of intangible cultural heritage, Sanzao folk songs preserve the language, feelings, and life memory of the islanders, serving as a record for studying local folkways and oral culture.

These songs can be heard at Sanzao's local cultural venues and folk events.