Difference between Northern and Southern Lion Dance

The traditional culture and the various cultural skills that have been passed down are priceless, and among them, the lion dance is not only spectacular, but they also have many types. So what is the difference between the northern and southern lions? First of all, the two different shapes: the northern lion and the real lion is more like, the lion head is relatively simple, the whole body clad in gold-colored hair. The southern lion is the southern style is more obvious, high and narrow forehead, large and flexible eyes, full cheeks. Secondly, the two movements are different: the northern lion movement is flexible, to pounce, roll, flip and other actions. And the southern lion action is fierce, usually two people dance a head, dance focus on horse stance. 3, different performance equipment: northern lion performance position is mainly flat ground, but also in the high platform, plum blossom pile performance. The performance position of the southern lion is mainly standing pile, flying pile, treading. Lion dance this excellent traditional culture, contemporary young people should know more and continue to inherit.