On short video platforms, various types of Chinese music bloggers are active; Offline theater, with a large number of exciting performances of traditional Chinese music; In the streets, alleys, parks, and squares of the city, professional and amateur folk bands regularly bring a series of audio-visual feasts... Folk music has become popular and has entered people's daily lives in various new forms. Looking at this' fire of folk music ', it can be summarized as' playing', 'igniting', and 'getting excited'. Firstly, it's' playing '. More and more Chinese music performers are trying to break free from the traditional serious paradigm and make it easy, interesting, and interactive. On online platforms, traditional Chinese music recitation has become a trend. For example, a folk music blogger boldly integrated the playing skills of the zither with the dynamic rhythm of anime music, and launched works such as the zither version "Thousand Cherries", the zither drum and singing version "Empowering the World", which has won a large number of fans with the playing skills of flowing clouds. Not only the guzheng, but also other ethnic musical instruments have shown their unique charm in this wave of recitation. A blogger who rose to fame with a humorous and witty style played popular songs on the erhu and incorporated humorous performances, even playing imitation shows. This contrasting performance style instantly brings the erhu closer to young people. Nowadays, when searching for "folk music" on short video platforms, various music works such as the suona version of "Kikujiro's Summer", the folk band version of "Radetzky March", and the flute version of "Game of Thrones" are reinterpreted by folk music. The sound of different instruments collides with popular melodies, producing wonderful chemical reactions that are refreshing. In addition to recitation, traditional Chinese music has also opened up creative ways of performing. For example, pipa player Fang Jinlong performed with a hundred member orchestra at a New Year's Eve party, using instruments such as pipa, shakuhachi, Okinawan shamisen, and sawqin to string together and perform songs such as "A Smile in the Sea" and "Men Should Be Self Strengthening", showcasing the beauty of traditional Chinese music. For example, Peng Jingxuan, a French international student, performed Guzheng on the streets of Paris and performed classic music works with Chinese and foreign instruments. The related video was posted online and attracted attention both online and offline. Currently, in teaching and creation, Chinese music teachers also encourage young people to try more, guide students to integrate elements such as local dramas, and combine them with various popular elements. Just like a chef trying dishes, adding different seasonings and making flowers will bring unexpected surprises. Secondly, it has' ignited '. With more and more Chinese musicians participating in this innovative practice, Chinese music is gradually breaking the stereotypes of being "rustic," "vulgar," and "introverted," and rejuvenating itself in the form of "burning," which is highly respected by contemporary young people. Since the beginning of this year, the anime movie "Ne Zha 2" has been in the limelight, and its character song "Just Ne Zha" has become popular on the streets and alleys. People feel the "burning" of traditional Chinese music from this song. A netizen commented, "I didn't know much about suona before, and I just felt that it was useless except for funerals. This song breaks many people's prejudices. It turns out that powerful music is not only rock and electronic music, and powerful instruments are not only guitar drums. suona can also be used." Coincidentally, Liu Wenwen, a suona doctor from Shanghai Conservatory of Music, made a stunning appearance at the Golden Hall in Vienna, which also helped to establish the reputation of traditional Chinese music. The song 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix' resounded, and the barrage on social media platforms was filled with messages saying 'With the sound of the suona, the entire venue was ignited'. In recent years, the popularity of traditional Chinese music has been closely related to the reshaping of its image on various stages such as music ensembles, evening parties, and music festivals. In the past, traditional Chinese music performances mostly followed the traditional performance mode, with conventional stage arrangements and performers dressed in traditional costumes and sitting upright. On the current stage, modern technology elements are integrated into stage design, and with the coordination of lighting and sound effects, a stunning audio-visual effect is created. In terms of performance form, cross-border integration has become a trend. Chinese folk music began to boldly collide with rock, jazz, electronic music, and other genres. The passionate ensemble of suona and drums, the seamless combination of erhu and electric guitar, bring a unique audio-visual experience. When the stage ignites, traditional Chinese music often becomes the most outstanding finishing touch. In fact, "burning" has always been one of the characteristics of traditional Chinese music. In classic Chinese music works, the pipa has "Ambush from Ten Sides", the guzheng has "Battle Typhoon", and the erhu has "Horse Racing", each of which can turn on the emotional switch of the audience. However, for a long time, the "burning" of traditional Chinese music has been overlooked. Of course, igniting traditional Chinese music is a guiding process, not a one-sided display of its only burning side. Fang Jinlong shared a viewpoint that in many evening parties, musical forms such as piano, bel canto, and symphony are common, but folk music is rarely seen. "This cannot be blamed on the audience, because many folk music pieces are not down-to-earth enough. Therefore, he advocates guiding the audience to fall in love with traditional Chinese music through communication. The youth Chinese style band Zizi Qin Society also has its own theory: "Most people can't accept black coffee when they first start drinking it, so they can add some milk, sugar, or start drinking instant coffee." Because Guqin has a threshold, they combine ancient music with pop music, gradually guiding the audience to taste "coffee" and then immersing them in it. Playing and igniting traditional Chinese music has also sparked people's excitement, gradually leading to a cultural carnival in which everyone participates. During the May Day holiday, the "Haihe Night" 2025 Bridge Music Gathering Folk Music Special Performance in Tianjin attracted countless citizens and tourists to stop and watch. Because the stage is set across from Tianjin Station, the performance has attracted tourists from all over the world to check-in. This performance not only features familiar silk and bamboo orchestral music such as pipa accompaniment, bamboo flute accompaniment, and suona solo, but also highlights the wonderful support of characteristic instruments such as clappers and bamboo boards. The audience listened to the folk music blowing the sea breeze and unconsciously became light footed and danced. The overtones of the guqin sound are like the gentle brushing of mountains and clouds, the sobs of the xiao sound are like a lone goose passing through clouds, and the fingers of the pipa are like pearls and jade falling from a plate - these sound images originating from nature are not simple depictions of objects, but rather reflections of the ancient philosophy of "harmony between man and nature". In the fast-paced contemporary society, folk music has become the emotional comfort of young people - its rhythm is the same as people's heartbeat, and the melody flowing in the Chinese gene can stir the heartstrings, making people feel excited and happy. The phrase 'get excited' mentioned here is not simply about mental excitement, it is an emotional ripple stirred up from the depths of the heart and the most enduring force brought by the excellent traditional Chinese culture. This cultural carnival will drive more and more places to focus on traditional Chinese music, influence more and more audiences to spontaneously enter theaters to watch traditional Chinese music performances, attract more and more children to learn traditional Chinese music, and strengthen the team of traditional Chinese music inheritors. For a long time in the past, traditional Chinese music was overshadowed by various Western instruments, and was even rarely seen in traditional folk celebrations. Nowadays, when it comes to playing, igniting, and having fun, traditional Chinese music has undergone a magnificent transformation. I believe that in the future, the stage for traditional Chinese music will be even broader. (New Society)