What kind of dance does fish jump at Longmen in Tongliang County, Chongqing belong to?

The fish leaping dragon gate in Tongliang county of Chongqing belongs to lantern dance.

Dragon dance in Tongliang is a dance art form with dragons as the main props, which is popular in Tongliang County, Chongqing. Including dragon dance and lantern dance two series.

Dragon lantern dance series includes ten different dragon lanterns, each with its own unique style and characteristics. For example, the great reptile attracts much attention because of its dexterous movements and gorgeous shapes, while the fire dragon is amazing because of its unique flame effect. These dragon lanterns combine rolling, hovering, prancing and other movements, as well as music, lighting and other elements in the performance, showing the unique charm of Tongliang Dragon Dance.

The lantern dance series includes twelve different lanterns, each with its own unique image and characteristics. For example, Longmen is loved by the audience for its vivid diving movements and interesting interactive ways, while Santiao is impressive for its simple modeling and interesting movements. These lanterns combine dance, opera and other elements in the performance, as well as music, lighting and other auxiliary means to create a cheerful and warm atmosphere, which is deeply loved by the audience.

Dragon Dance in Tongliang is famous for its diversity and uniqueness. It not only represents the cultural tradition in Tongliang area, but also is one of the outstanding representatives of China folk art. In the process of performing Dragon Dance in Tongliang, people can feel strong cultural identity and emotional ties, and this art form has also become an important carrier to promote social cohesion and cultural inheritance.

When is the historical origin of Tongliang Dragon Dance?

Tongliang Dragon Dance has a long history, which can be traced back to Yangshao culture in Neolithic Age, with a history of 5000 years. Dragon lantern is one of the most distinctive dragon dances in Tongliang.

This art, also called "Dragon Dance", is mainly popular in Tongliang and its vicinity. Dragon dance in Tongliang has a long history, which was recorded in the Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 2,000 years. In the traditional folk festivals in China, dragon dancing with bronze beams has always been one of the popular folk dances.

The origin of Dragon Dance in Tongliang is not clearly recorded in historical materials, but combined with the local geographical location and human environment, it can be judged that the dragon is a totem in China traditional culture. Macroscopically, the dragon is one of the most respected totems in China, which represents a never-ending spirit of struggle.

Therefore, there is a saying circulating in Tongliang: "Dragon dances out of Tongliang". This culture has been handed down from generation to generation among local people, and after a long period of time, it has gradually formed a complete system.