What is the dance performed during the Chinese New Year? a. Dragon Dance b. Unicorn Dance c. Tiger Dance d. Lion Dance

What is the dance that people perform during the Spring Festival? The dragon and lion dance.

The Dragon and Lion Dance is a traditional Chinese dance performance, often performed during the Lantern Festival. The dragon dance symbolizes people's hope for good luck and prosperity, while the lion dance is meant to ward off evil spirits and bless with peace and good fortune. The custom also attracts many tourists and spectators, adding to the lively atmosphere of the festival.

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The Dragon Dance and the Lion Dance is one of the traditional forms of folk art performance in China. It has a long history and rich cultural connotation. It is usually performed during festivals, weddings, business openings and other important occasions. It is performed with dragons and lions as the performing objects, and shows a lively, warm and festive atmosphere through dancing.

The dragon and lion dance originated in ancient China and is said to have been formed to drive away evil spirits and pray for good luck, and to ward off evil spirits and bring down disasters. The dragon is regarded as one of the holiest totems in traditional Chinese culture, symbolizing authority, strength and auspiciousness, and has the symbolism of praying for a good harvest and warding off evil spirits. The lion, on the other hand, is considered to be brave, mighty, and has the ability to subdue houses and ward off evil spirits.

The Dragon and Lion Dance combines the images and symbols of these two animals, and with bright and colorful dance movements and the sound of drums and music, it demonstrates a festive and joyful atmosphere, and also reflects people's pursuit of a better life and aspirations.

In the Dragon and Lion Dance, the dragon and the lion are respectively manipulated by the dancers. The dragon dancers hold long bamboo poles and wear dragon robes, and with the assistance of many dancers, they undulate and show the charisma of the dragon; the lion dancers wear lion heads and are divided into two people in front and behind, simulating the lion's running and playfulness through cooperative movements. At the same time, the drum band's percussion and gong sound also match accordingly, adding to the atmosphere of the performance.

The performance techniques of dragon and lion dances are very rich and varied, including the movements of the dragon's rising, leaping and weaving, as well as the lion's pouncing, lion dedication, flag pulling and other movements. These movements require precise body coordination and a high level of skill, which can only be achieved through continuous practice and refinement. Dragon and lion dance is not only an art form, but also an important carrier to convey the sense of cultural identity and cohesion of the Chinese nation.

It contains the wisdom and emotion of traditional Chinese culture, inherits the excellent tradition of the Chinese nation, and also highlights the unique charm of Chinese culture. In recent years, dragon and lion dances have gradually gone international and become one of the important representatives of Chinese culture.