Literary Narrative and Spatial Translation: A Practical Study on the Revitalization of Wuzhou Cantonese Opera Librettos in Qilou City

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how Cantonese opera librettos can be revitalized within historical urban spaces.
• Focused on the analysis of Wuzhou Cantonese opera librettos as literary carriers.
• Examined the match between opera librettos and differentiated spatial contexts.
• Developed principles for spatial translation emphasizing thematic resonance and rhythmic adaptation.
• Proposed practical strategies for immersive cultural experiences.
• Identified a strong connection between opera librettos and the local cultural identity.
• Demonstrated the effectiveness of spatial insertion of narrative elements in enhancing cultural experience.
• Provided actionable pathways to resolve the static nature of cultural heritage revitalization.

Abstract