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What city is the hometown of Dragon Lantern?

1. The hometown of China Dragon Lantern is located in Tongliang, Chongqing. During large-scale festivals, dragon lanterns are everywhere in the city, and dragon dance activities come and go. The scene is very lively.

2. Tongliang District of Chongqing is famous for its dragons all over the country and even the world. "Dragon Dance on Tongliang" originated in Ming Dynasty, developed in Qing Dynasty, and will remain to this day, becoming a unique cultural heritage of China. In 2006, it was listed in the first batch of China's intangible cultural heritage list, and "Tongliang Dragon Lantern" is one of the top ten folk arts in Bayu.

3. Dragon Dance on Tongliang is not a single activity, but closely related to other folk activities. In the dance, fireworks burn dragons, accompanying music is unique, props are ingenious, costumes are simple and generous, and the masses participate. , with local characteristics, has attracted many tourists.