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Which province did the lion dance originate from?

Lion dance originated in Guangdong province. Lion dance appeared in Guangdong and originated in Nanhai County. From June, 5438 to February, 2003, Suixi County was named as the hometown of lion dance in China by China Folk Writers and Artists Association. ?

Among the lion dance teams in Suixi, there are male and female lion dance teams such as single lion, double lion, high pile lion, single lion and double lion, forming a unique artistic style of lion dance. Many lion dance teams won prizes in national competitions, and Wenche Lion Dance Team also went to Paris, France to participate in the annual Sino-French cultural exhibition.

artistic style

There are many kinds of lion dances. To sum up, there are southern factions and northern factions. They have different styles and characteristics. It is generally believed that the Northern Lion originated in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Lion dance is very popular among Hu people, and it is made of wood carving as a ceremony. In the Northern Wei Dynasty, the King Wu of Wei called it the Ruishi of the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was not only an entertainment place in the palace, but also a way for Hu people to miss home. It was called the Northern Lion in the Southern Song Dynasty.