What are the characteristics of the Seven-Horned Green Lion Dance?

Because there is a big sharp curved horn on the top of the head, and six small curved horns on the back of the head, the lion's head is green, so it is called "seven horns of the green lion", also known as "eat money lion".

"Dance seven horns green lion, Lianzhou City, Shijiao Shuitong Village from the early Qing Dynasty to the present folk lion dance. In Lianzhou, the seven-horned green lion is different from other lion species and is mostly performed on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the 15th day of the 8th month (Mid-Autumn Festival), the 16th day of the 10th month (Festival of Returning the God) and in festive events, which sends out the villagers' good intentions of eliminating calamities and seeking auspiciousness and good fortune." Zhu Zhiyou, now 73, said.

Shui Dong village lion dance troupe leader Zhu Wenxiong introduced, the village currently has two kinds of dance south lion (wake up lion) and seven horns of the green lion. 2016, the lion troupe has more than 40 troupemates, the oldest seventy-odd, the youngest is only nine years old, the usual practice, there are children are happy to learn to dance the lion, are allowed to participate in them.

Huang Yongjian, deputy director of the lion dance and the dance of the seven horns of the green lion as a comparison: the dance of the lion dance has a lot of action and modeling, there is a start, normal, rise, doubt into the itch, to meet the treasure, salute, startled leap, scrutinize, sleep soundly, out of the hole, the mighty, over the mountain, the platform, etc., the dancers through the different horse stance, with the action of the lion's head to the various shapes of the abstract expression, to pay attention to the meaning of the and God-like; the dance of the seven horns of the green lion is to be The dance of the seven-horned green lion is a combination of "cultural and military lion", with the delicate and witty movements of the "cultural lion" and the skills of the "military lion" in pouncing and leaping. For example, the seven-horned green lion dozing performance, seems to be a playful and tired of the little urchin, fun, and Teng, flash, leaping, pouncing action, is like a breakdance, layer by layer to enhance the sense of dynamism and hierarchy than the waking up of the lion distinctive. In addition, the seven-horned green lion has difficult movements such as ascending and walking on the plum blossom pile to show its mighty character.

The drummer Zhu Huawei said that the drum music of the dance of the seven-horned green lion is completely different from that of the dance of the awakening lion, which starts low and slow, and then gradually rises to a high and rapid speed during the process of the lion's dance, which reflects the characteristics of thrill, danger, wonder and extremity. In the drums, the seven horns of the green lion suddenly look up, suddenly low and prostrate, suddenly swinging his head and tail, and suddenly jumping and pouncing. The dance is really good and interesting.

Zhu Wenxiong revealed that, at present, the village seven horns of the green lion's maintenance all rely on the villagers' enthusiastic donations. Before the seven horns of the green lion has been tattered, the current lion head is customized back from Foshan in early years, the seven horns as well as the lion's appearance characteristics, and the traditional seven horns of the green lion has a greater discrepancy. Now, want to follow the memories of the old generation, and then go to customize a, but the lion group insufficient funds. Coupled with the cultivation of "new corner" is not easy, the water East of the seven horns of the green lion is facing a crisis of inheritance, urgently need to be rescued by the relevant departments, support.

The seven-horned green lion belongs to the "cultural and military combination of lion", both "cultural lion" delicate and witty performances, but also "martial arts lion" jumping action. May 21, 2016, the village of Shuidong, Lianzhou City, the village of Shuidong. On May 21, 2016, Shuidong Village, Lianzhou City, the seven-horned green lion and the awakening lion*** dance. on May 21, 2016, Shuidong Village, Lianzhou City, two people cooperate to practice the seven-horned green lion dance. on May 21, 2016, Shuidong Village, Lianzhou City, the practice of the seven-horned green lion dance of the young man. Because there is a big curved horn at the top of the head and six small curved horns at the back of the head, the lion's head is colored green, so it is called the "seven-horned green lion", also known as the "money-eating lion".

The seven-horned green lion belongs to the "cultural and military combination of lion", both "cultural lion" delicate and witty performances, but also "martial arts lion" pounce jumping action.