Celebrate the New Year with Guangdong Folk Music: Rising Higher Step By Step

摘要：Red lanterns, bustling flower markets, and lively lion dances—these cherished traditions light up the streets of Guangdong during

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Red lanterns, bustling flower markets, and lively lion dances—these cherished traditions light up the streets of Guangdong during the Chinese New Year. Yet, the festive spirit also resonates through the enchanting melodies of Guangdong music.

"Rising Higher Step by Step", a masterpiece by renowned Guangdong musician Lu Wencheng, is a signature work of the region’s folk music. Frequently played during the Spring Festival, it conveys heartfelt wishes for peace and prosperity in the new year. This iconic piece is beloved across the Cantonese-speaking world and serves as a cultural bridge for overseas Chinese celebrating the spring festival.

In this video, talented artists from the Guangdong Literary & Art Vocational College perform this timeless classic. Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Chinese New Year with their inspiring rendition!

千顷良田千顷蔗，万家灯火万家弦。”提及广东的“年味”，除了行花街、观舞狮、摆年桔等各种有趣又有意的年俗，更离不开响彻于大街小巷的新春乐曲。其中，广东音乐名家吕文成的代表作《步步高》颇具特色，因其旋律轻快激昂，音乐极具动态性，在广东地区广为流传，更已成为了中国民族音乐中的经典之作，在各种重大节日和喜庆场合备受人们喜爱。

“凡是有华人的地方，就有广东音乐”。在海外，多支类似的广东音乐走进了千万华人家庭，新春佳节之时，逐渐成为了海外华人与故土之间“天涯共此时”的情感纽带。

蛇年新春将近，羊城晚报记者走进广东文艺职业学院，邀请该校多位民乐艺术家奏响了这首广东民乐作品。点击视频，伴随乐曲的轻快旋律，迎接新年“步步高”。