After the reform and opening up, many excellent and traditional Huai opera plays once banned were played again on the stage. Dai Liandi and Sun Bukun began their romantic relationship because of Huai Opera. The 88-year-old Wang Dalong and his son both like Huai opera. In June 2008, Huai Opera was approved by the State Council to be included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.