Difference between Yunnan Lantern and Jiaozhou Yangko

1. Concept: Yunnan Lantern is a kind of Han opera, which originated from lanterns in folk social fire activities in the Ming Dynasty or earlier, and is popular in all parts of the province and parts of Sichuan and Guizhou. Jiaozhou Yangko, also known as Diyangko and Runyangko, is one of the traditional folk dances in Shandong Province.

2. Form of performance: Yunnan Lantern shows various forms, including solo, duet and group dance. The dance moves beautifully and pays attention to figure and expression, while Jiaozhou Yangko is a dramatic form, with elements such as scripts, props and qupai, and the actors have their own specialties, so it is a lively musical.