What kind of dance does the Cup and Flower Dance belong to?

Cups and Flowers Dance is a folk dance.

1. Origin and Background

The Cup and Flower Dance originated in the late Qing Dynasty, and is a folk dance performed by the Hakka people in honor of their ancestors, to celebrate a good harvest, and to pray for good luck. It is characterized by unique props - cups and gongs - and combines the traditional music and dance elements of the Hakka people to form a unique dance style.

2. Dance Props

The main props of the Cup and Flower Dance are two porcelain cups and a towel. The dancers put the cups on their wrists, and through skillful techniques and rhythmic music, the cups make a crisp sound in the dance, forming a unique dance rhythm. The towel is used to wrap the cups, adding softness and beauty to the dance.

3, dance movements and skills

The movements of the Cup and Flower Dance mainly include swinging the cup, hitting the cup, turning the cup and so on. Dancers through the flexible wrist and skillful technique, make the cup in the hands of flying, hitting, while with the body swing and foot movement, forming a beautiful dance picture. The Cup and Flower Dance also focuses on the sense of rhythm and music, requiring dancers to have a high level of musical literacy and dance skills.

4, the performance form and cultural value

Cup and Flower Dance is usually performed in large-scale gatherings and celebrations of the Hakka people, such as the Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, weddings and other occasions. It is performed in various forms, either alone or in combination with other dance programs. The Cup and Flower Dance not only has unique artistic value, but also reflects the traditional culture and national spirit of the Hakka people, and has important cultural significance.

Cultural Inheritance and Rhythm

1. Hakka Culture and Folklore

Cup-and-Flower Dance is a part of the Hakka culture, reflecting the traditional folklore and beliefs of the Hakka people. The Hakka people are an important branch of the Han nationality, and they have a unique language, customs and traditional culture. As a part of Hakka culture, the Cup and Flower Dance reflects the diligence, simplicity and enthusiasm of the Hakka people.

2. Dance Music and Rhythm

The music of the Cup and Flower Dance is usually played by traditional instruments such as gongs, drums and suona, which has a strong sense of rhythm and unique melody. The close coordination between music and dance is a major feature of the Cup and Flower Dance, in which the dancers need to dance in the rhythm of the music to make the cups make a crisp ringing sound. This combination of dance music and rhythm demonstrates the Hakka people's unique understanding of music and creativity.

3. Dance Education and Inheritance

As an intangible cultural heritage, the Cup and Flower Dance has an important inheritance and educational value. Many Hakka people regard the Cup and Flower Dance as a traditional way of education and inheritance, and pass on the Hakka culture and national spirit through learning and performing the Cup and Flower Dance. The Cup and Flower Dance has also become a featured program in many schools, aiming to promote and protect this cultural heritage.