What is the meaning and symbol of dragon and lion dancing?

Dragon dance is also called dragon lantern play and dragon lantern dance. Dragon is an ancient totem. It is said that dragons can spread clouds and rain, eliminate disasters and reduce happiness, symbolizing good luck. Therefore, praying for peace and harvest through dragon dancing has become a custom all over the country.

Second, lion dance.

The moral of lion dance is that it can bring good luck. Whenever it comes to the Spring Festival or some celebration activities, it is always celebrated with lion dance. Lion dance symbolizes courage and good luck. In the traditional customs of China, it is believed that lion dancing has the function of exorcism, and it is hoped that lion dancing can be used to suppress it and show its power.

The origin of lion dance and dragon dance;

First, the origin of dragon dance

Dragons have appeared in historical documents for a long time. "Dragon dancing" includes "good weather, peaceful country and people", which means "praying for the New Year". The wisdom of ancient people can't be opened, probably because the dragon is the master of the ocean in myth, with infinite power. The ocean dominates the water, and the dragon naturally becomes the rain god of crops.

Food is the most important thing for people, and food is the basis of maintaining life, which indirectly controls people's lives. According to this perfunctory meaning, the importance of dragons has actually surpassed that of ancestors-Emperor Shun, Qi and Hou Ji. In this way, it is not surprising that dragons were regarded as "auspicious things" by the ancients and appeared in celebrations and sacrifices.

Second, the origin of lion dance

In ancient times, the ancients invented Nuo. "Exorcism" gradually evolved into a modern lion dance. In addition to performing in villages, Nuo dancing lions are more often performed in people's homes, and at the same time, the tasks of sending blessings and praying for blessings are added. Dragon and lion dancing is one of the programs of ancient large-scale festivals.