The famous huangmei opera originated in Anqing, （Anhui Province）,It is safe to say that most people know more about Huangmei Opera than they do about Huangmei County in Central China's Hubei Province, the birthplace of the popular Chinese folk genre.
This is not the least bit surprising, as Huangmei Opera troupes in East China's Anhui Province have for decades been noted for their superb performances, which has resulted in a deeply rooted misunderstanding among audiences.
Many folk opera lovers, both within China and outside, have long assumed that not only did Huangmei Opera originate in Anhui Province, but also that Huangmei County is part of Anhui.
