The Dragon Dance Chinese
people regard themselves as the reincarnation
of dragons. Dragons represent luck, wealth, bravery
and power. People expect dragon dance can keep
the evil spirit away. Dragon dance varies in different
ways, but dragon ball and drum rhythm are
both very common. It is an art that combines martial
art, drum rhythm, drama and dragon culture.
The Lion Dance has a very
long history in China. It is very popular in all
traditional festivals. There are normally two
people in one lion: one dances the lion’s
head; while the other one the rear part. Sometimes
a third person uses a silk ball to tease the 'lion'
; or puts on a funny mask, or has a banana leaf
fan in their hand to stir up the happy atmosphere.
Pop songs are liked by
people due to their beautiful rhythms and cheerful
tunes. They are able to enhance the happy atmosphere
in festivals.
The Waist Drum Dance Dancers
tie waist drums around their hips and hit the
drums with the rhythm of the music. The loud sound
of drums pushes the party’s atmosphere to a climax.
The Fan Dance is one type
of art that represents Chinese traditional culture.
It normally appears with dancing and singing together.
It is known for its beautiful and delicate poses.
The Handkerchief Dance
originated in the North of China. It is famous
for its skilful and difficult motions. It is one
of the popular types of art among ordinary
people in their daily lives. This kind of dance
has spread all over China.
The Xin Jiang Dance Wei
wu er zu Dance is the most famous among Xin Jiang
Dances. It inherits the art traditions of ancient
gui zi music, gao chang music, yi zhou music,
shu le music and yu dian music, with very vivid
characteristics.
The Zang Zu Dance is a
bunch of fragrant flowers in Chinese traditional
dances. It has a unique style and is a treasure
in Chinese culture or even in the human
culture.
The Yizu Dance has many
different types, all featuring the minority’s
colourful costumes. Ta ge is the most popular
dance among Yizu dances. It’s also the oldest
dance in the history of the Yizu minority. |