Guangdong lion culture

Foshan, one of the famous ancient towns in China, has a unique cultural tradition. It has been continuously passed down and gradually evolved into a cultural feature rich in both cultural traditions and the spirit of the times. Awakening the Lion is one of them. ...

Nanhai County, Guangdong Province, China is the authentic birthplace of lion dance. As early as the early Ming Dynasty, Foshan Town, Nanhai County, known as the four famous towns in China, already had skilled craftsmen who specialized in making lion heads, lion quilts, gongs, drums and cymbals. In addition, lion dance has always been a traditional folk sport in markets and villages near Foshan Town. Whenever there is a Chinese New Year holiday, or there are major festive activities (such as villagers' celebration and the completion of a new ancestral temple), lion dances will definitely be dispatched to add to the fun. Since then, this traditional folk activity has gradually spread throughout South Guangdong and Guangxi.

Nanshi looks like a lion, but it has a long horn on its head. It looks like a lion but it is different. The horn tip of the Southern Lion bends slightly forward, not backward, which neither damages the mighty image of the lion, but also has its unique artistic style. It is not difficult to see that the characteristics between lions and unicorns are integrated into a new type of lion with unique style. As we all know, in the feudal dynasty of China, people who abused the emperor's special costumes and rituals were regarded as' guilty of insurrection'. The charges range from losing everything to implicating nine families. Because the yellow lion dance was once a special dance enjoyed exclusively by Emperor Li Tang, it was taken for granted that it was forbidden in the Five Dynasties, the Song Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty since the Tang Dynasty, and no one dared to take the world by storm. But lion dance is created by working people after all, and it is a traditional entertainment combining artistry and sports. People like it, so they came up with a good strategy to avoid related taboos. The image of lion awakening is a lion, but it has a long horn. If the government pursues it, it is called "unicorn dance", so that the rulers can't catch it. The yellow lion dance in the court was instigated by people with red strokes; However, the inspiration for the lion dance comes from a person posing as a' big head Buddha' with a sunflower fan in his hand. It is not limited to any rules such as' five colors' and' five sides', and it has its own percussion music and techniques. It originated from the yellow lion dance, which is different from the yellow lion dance. It has become an important activity of traditional folk sports and entertainment in Lingnan area, showing great vitality, being a new creation of the people and deeply loved by the people.

Wake Up the Lion by Xiqiao Mountain in the South China Sea was once a man of the hour in history. Xiqiao Mountain in the South China Sea is outstanding, and a generation of military commander Huang Feihong was born at the foot of Xiqiao Mountain. The South Lion in Huang Feihong shows the unity of the Chinese nation and embodies the national pride of pioneering, unity and fearlessness. The scene of Huang Feihong Lion King's hegemony is now reappeared in the memorial hall every day. A few vigorous young people pranced on the iron pile more than three meters high, showing the magic charm of the Southern Lion in their dexterous movements, as if they had seen the charm of Huang Feihong in those days. It has high ornamental value. Often gongs and drums are loud and lions appear. It walked with vigorous and brisk steps, looked around, shook its head and looked extremely alert. Four legs were banging on the ground, and it was approaching the iron pile with dazzling steps ... Just as the spectators blinked, the lion suddenly jumped on the iron pile, then stood up and smiled proudly in the sky. The scales on the lion were shining in the sun. People exclaimed for a while, and then watched the lion turn around quickly, with all his feet on the pile, and walked deftly with the rhythmic drums. On the iron pile more than three meters high, he jumped into the air, just like stepping on the ground. While speaking, the drums suddenly stopped, and the lion suddenly jumped forward, with all his feet in the air. When the pile fell, the whole lion fell violently. Some people in the audience were blindfolded and couldn't bear to watch it again, and then watched the lion fall. The audience responded with a flood of applause.

Lion dance was not only elegant in those days, but also popular now. With the reform and opening up, Guangdong Lions Team has spread all over Guangdong, and the influence of lion dance is growing. It is ornamental, artistic and competitive. At the same time, it has a strong auspicious and festive color and the ability to render the atmosphere. Even overseas Chinese have set up lion dance teams to perform legends. As we get older, the spirit of lion awakening is being told more and more, and lion awakening has gradually become a trend!