The Origin of Xiping Folk Songs in Xiping, Henan Province, China

— Xiping folk song is a form of folk music created and handed down from generation to generation by the masses in Xiping Town, Xixia County, Henan Province, China. There are different descriptions about the origin of Xiping folk songs in the existing literature, including "Baixi in the Han Dynasty" and "Tang Jiang ban Zi". But what exactly is the origin of "Xiping folk song"? At present, there is no clear definition in academic circles. Around this problem, this paper combs and compares these views through the method of historical literature research. Using the induction method, this paper makes an inductive summary of the existing Xiping folk song cultural phenomenon. The field investigation method was used to interview the artists of Xiping folk songs. The study found that Xiping folk songs may have originated from the entertainment Baixi in the Han Dynasty. "Tang Jiang ban Zi" is only a special performance group in the process of its historical development. War, commerce and immigration had a great impact on the formation of the cultural characteristics of Xiping folk songs. The research results further elaborate the possibility of the origin of Xiping folk songs and put forward their own views on the relevant conclusions. The research results will provide some theoretical support for the relevant research of Xiping folk songs, help the cultural connotation construction of Xiping Town, and be conducive to the in-depth theoretical research with Xiping folk songs as the theme.