He Saifei responded and denounced the Plum Blossom Award: some people took eyeballs from the media out of context.

![he Saifei responded by denouncing the Plum Blossom Award] (https://k.sinaimg.cn/n/front20230521ac/55/w550h305/20230521/ceee-d2e8ac7c78afb8dc3d3c1e32f4e7c2dd.jpg/w700d1q75cms.jpg?by=cms_fixed_width)

He Saifei responded by denouncing the Plum Blossom Award.

Source: Wang run, client reporter of Beijing Daily

From May 18 to 24, "gathering together and pounding China-China Bangzi Conference" was held in Gaoping City, Shanxi Province. Opera celebrities such as he Saifei, Hu Meiling, Li Dongqiao and Qi Aiyun served as the judges of the competition. On May 21, he Saifei, as a judge, saw that some actors were full of love for opera and performed very well, but their living conditions were worrying. The true feelings were revealed at the scene, and the words choked passionately and said, "such artists do not protect." do not give basic survival, to who?! Her tearful speech on the current situation of the industry at the competition scene was enlightening, which aroused great response and resonance, and quickly rushed to hot search.

The reporter immediately got in touch with he Saifei, who was at the scene of the competition. she was very grateful to everyone for paying close attention to the living situation of opera actors and the development of opera art. But she also said that when some self-media spread the video, in order to win attention and take it out of context, they even named the title "he Saifei denounced the Plum Blossom Award", seriously distorting her original intention. She said: "the Plum Blossom Award is the highest artistic standard for Chinese actors. I desperately encourage young actors to work hard to win the award. How can I 'denounce the Plum Blossom Award'?" Such a distortion taken out of context is very inappropriate, on the contrary, it will disturb our normal attitude and voice, and even disrupt the conduct of activities. However, I also believe that all viewers and netizens will be able to see the real content of my speech in the video and will not be disturbed by this title. "

News background

He Saifei's passionate speech took place in the second group competition of the "Chinese Bangzi Congress". Zhang Junbo, a Jin opera actor from Luliang, Shanxi Province, gave a wonderful performance of "Qingfeng Pavilion", but host Bai Yansheng also revealed that Zhang Junbo's artistic experience was very bumpy. He was favored by the provincial regiment and came to Taiyuan with a monthly salary of only 1500 yuan. He has always been a temporary worker. His wife and three children still stay in his hometown, and sometimes he can only go back once a month. After acting, he went online to hail a taxi and delivered takeout to subsidize his family. He persisted in performing on the stage with a 39-degree fever, and his lover said several times half-jokingly that he would divorce him. When Bai Yansheng talked about Zhang Junbo's situation, there were tears in his eyes and a lump in his voice. "every head of the hospital should be kind to such a good young actor. We always say that the future of opera lies in the youth. What's the use of shouting slogans? we need someone to escort such excellent actors. Only young actors can have a way out, and opera can have a way out!"

In the face of this situation, he Saifei also shouted in the judges' seat: "such artists do not protect, do not give basic survival, to whom?" She could not hide her excitement, tears in her eyes, and choked her words: "when you say that for the cause and the construction of Chinese opera, how can you have so many noble ideas? he is a hobby, he likes it, he likes it from the bottom of his heart." Revitalizing the opera is really not a cry, he is an artist! You keep talking about the Plum Blossom Award and the Wenhua Award. Millions or millions of people spend so much money on rehearsing a play, and after winning the prize, they put it in the warehouse, and the common people can't see it. What about the play? Where's the money? Where have you been? "

After the video was spread to the Internet, it aroused strong resonance among the majority of netizens. Everyone greatly appreciates and supports he Saifei's sincere attitude of daring to speak and tell the truth. Some people say that now some cinemas do attach great importance to the awards, and many of the new plays are very expensive, but they are put on the shelf after awards and ratings, and the plays performed on the stage are still repertoire from many years ago. Some netizens also questioned: the country has actually invested a lot in the revitalization of national culture, but many people who really need it do not need it, and it is difficult to make a living by devoting all their efforts to art. What is the problem?. It has also been suggested that the revitalization of traditional culture does require further innovation, spread to young people in more trendy and fashionable ways, and attract more people to listen and learn.

Quick interview with reporters

Reporter: Mr. he, the video of your speech has been very popular on the Internet this year, and it has been scrubbed on the social platform. Has this situation affected you at all?

He Saifei: now when someone is spreading the video, he has made up the title of "denouncing the Plum Blossom Award". But in my speech, which sentence is "denouncing the Plum Blossom Award"? The Plum Blossom Award is the highest artistic standard for Chinese actors. I desperately encourage young actors to strive to win the award. How can I "berate the Plum Blossom Award"? Such a distortion taken out of context is very inappropriate, on the contrary, it will disturb our normal attitude and voice, and even disrupt the conduct of activities. However, I also believe that all viewers and netizens can see the real content of my speech in the video and will not be disturbed by this title. Friends who really want to understand the whole situation can watch the program and have a more comprehensive understanding of the situation before expressing their views. This is a responsible attitude. All of you support me and share the same idea with me. I thank you very much. However, I hope that a small number of people will not distort my meaning and disturb audio-visual, but should seek truth from facts.

Reporter: perhaps because today happens to be the award day of the 31st Plum Blossom Award, it has caused a particularly strong response. So what is your real attitude towards the Plum Blossom Award?

He Saifei: as I just said, the Plum Blossom Award is the highest national performance award, the lifelong goal of all Chinese actors, the temple and height of art, and the affirmation of experts and audiences. I hope that both the actors of professional theatrical troupes and the actors of private theatrical troupes will have the opportunity to win the Plum Blossom Award. For example, many of the outstanding players in our competition come from private academies and groups. On many occasions, including this competition, I have also expressed the hope that more young people from private academies and groups can have the opportunity to participate in the competition.

Reporter: in your speech, you also expressed a critical attitude towards the current situation of some traditional opera industry. Can you elaborate on it?

He Saifei: I actually said these words a long time ago. In many previous opera awards activities, I have made similar speeches and expressed similar wishes. It's not the first time. We all hope that the creation of opera and the living environment of actors can be healthier and more conducive to the development of opera art. Actors can have a good guarantee before they can feel at ease to learn to act. For example, when I am a judge this time, I see that the business of many actors is very good, which makes people very happy. The development of traditional opera should be promising, and the key is to give them creative opportunities and basic living conditions.

Reporter: how do you think these problems should be solved?

He Saifei: this needs to be solved by people who have the power to make decisions, the right to speak and the ability to lead. As actors, we do not have the ability to do this, we can only appeal and express our inner wishes through real feelings.

Q: when you spoke, you also revealed that you had "no chance to arrange". What's going on?

He Saifei: it is normal for a troupe to have "fewer plays and more people". It depends on how the leaders arrange and adjust scientifically to give every actor, especially the young actor, more opportunities, including the opportunity to evaluate the Plum Blossom Award and the Magnolia Award, so that they can have more confidence and motivation.