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Where did the dragon dance originate? Why does dragon dance represent Japanese culture in Doha Asian Games?

Category: Culture/Art >> Folk Tradition

Problem description:

Where is the origin of dragon dance? What are the allusions?

Why did dragon dance represent Japanese culture at the opening ceremony of Doha Asian Games? Isn't the dragon a symbol of the Chinese nation?

Analysis:

"Japan * * * correspondent Matsumura Kei explained that in Kyushu, Japan, there is indeed a habit of dragon dancing, especially in Nagasaki. Because in the Edo period, Japan was still relatively closed, but because Nagasaki was close to China, the cultural and commercial exchanges at that time were compared.

The custom of dragon dancing in China often spread to Japan, and was preserved by the local people. Now, dragon dances and dragon boat races are still held regularly in Nagasaki every year. However, in other parts of Japan, dragon dancing is rare. "

This is Japanese culture. .........