Folk Drama and Community Identity in Sichuan in Qing Dynasty

Folk dramas, which are popular in Sichuan in Qing Dynasty, are not only sacrificial rituals, but also events for carnival entertainments. Through this public cultural activity, when the whole country is in revelry, community identity and integration of cultural significance can be detected. In fact, even if Qing Sichuan has different types of community, theatrical activities have played a unique and important role in strengthening community identity and community dependence, etc.