With a long history, rich content, various forms and exquisite melody, Hua'er boasts intense ethnic flavor and the uncouth style typical on the plateau. Deeply loved by local people, the art form is unique in Chinese folk songs and is a precious oral art form.

Qinghai is the hometown of Hua'er, and the art form is most popular in the Hehuang Region of the province's eastern part.

Most Hua'er works are love songs that also contain the hope and the pursuit of life. Hua'er prevails mostly in places of harsh living conditions. Facing the rigorous natural environment, people sing loud and sonorously with harmonious rhythms that can best express their heartfelt sentiments.

The Hua'er lyrics are simple, frank, fervent and ardent. A lot of the works directly describe the attachment and irresistible charm of loved ones, echoing the craving and perseverance for love. This might seem normal for pop songs nowadays, but for Hua'er, which is a traditional art form with a long history in China, it is quite out of the norm.

Author: Jeff