Moral and symbolic significance of lion dance?

Lion dance is an important performance form in China traditional culture, which often appears in festivals, celebrations and other occasions. Lion dance is not only a cultural tradition and artistic form, but also contains profound moral and symbolic significance.

Exorcism: Lion dance originated from the custom of exorcism in ancient China. People think that lion dancing can drive away plagues, evil spirits and evil spirits and protect people's peace, health and happiness. Therefore, in many traditional festivals and celebrations in China, such as Spring Festival, opening ceremony, wedding and other activities, there will be lion dance performances.

Pray for a bumper harvest: In the agricultural society, lion dancing is also regarded as a way to pray for a bumper harvest, symbolizing farmers' good wishes and hopes for the future.

Show strength: the lion dance performance is wild and unrestrained, representing strength and courage. Through lion dancing, people can show their physical strength, skills and courage, which is a form of showing off.

Unity and cooperation: lion dance usually requires the cooperation of more than two people, and everyone needs to exert their professional skills to complete a successful performance. This symbolizes the importance of unity, cooperation and mutual cooperation, emphasizing collective strength and cooperation spirit.

In a word, lion dance, as a manifestation of China traditional culture, contains rich cultural connotations and symbolic meanings, and is not only a cultural heritage, but also a way to express feelings and thoughts.