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Flower dance of Dai nationality

Hua Er Dai dance is introduced as follows:

Flower dance of the Dai nationality is one of the traditional dances of the Dai nationality, which originated from the folk of the Dai nationality in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, and is an indispensable part of the Dai culture. This kind of dance shows the life, folk customs, culture and spiritual outlook of the Dai people, and also shows the uniqueness and charm of the Dai dance.

Flower dance is usually composed of more than a few female dancers, who wear colorful traditional Dai costumes and dance on the stage with flowers, baskets or umbrellas in their hands. The dance moves beautifully and has the characteristics of Dai culture. Dance is characterized by dancing, light posture, beautiful dancing and poetic.

The origin of Huaer dance is closely related to the traditional beliefs, folk customs and landscape customs of the Dai people. On the stage, flower dances are usually displayed in the form of sitcoms, and there are also dances that are simply displayed. Flower dance in sitcoms usually combines music and singing to express a complete story, while solo performance is a common form of solo dance.

The music of Dai flower dance is also very unique, including Lusheng, gongs, drums and other Dai musical instruments, as well as the songs of Muse Flower Education. Under the joint action of music and dance, an extremely intimate, emotional and emotional bridge has been established between the actors and the audience.

Dai Huaer Dance is a dance form with unique national characteristics, and its landscape, countryside and spiritual outlook show the diversity of Chinese culture.

Characteristics of Dai dance

Most Dai people live in neighboring countries such as Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. Dai people are good at absorbing all aspects of cultural essence and can blend into their ancient culture. After long-term development, various types and forms of Dai dance characteristics have been formed.

When Dai dances, one hand: the thumb is thrown back and placed on the front of the thigh. Next to the hand: the wrist is folded back, the hands are slightly bent, the thumb is countered, and the arms are slightly bent, on both sides of the thigh.

The last hand: put your hands behind your hips, not together, slightly apart, not too far away from your body, your hands should be slightly bent, your thumb should be countered, and your arms should be slightly bent. One hand on one side: put your hands on one side of your body, similar to one hand.