What is Hainan unicorn dance?

Haikou unicorn dance is a traditional dance formed by imitating the movements of Kirin, which has been listed in the intangible cultural heritage list of Haikou City, Hainan Province. It has positive social significance for inheriting the Central Plains culture, continuing the historical context, retaining traditional customs, invigorating rural culture, enriching villagers' lives, enhancing mutual understanding and promoting interpersonal harmony.

Kirin is a legendary beast. Kirin dance is a kind of celebration dance that imitates the image and form of Kirin, jumping around to show off courage and prestige, set off the atmosphere and render the situation.

As a traditional folk culture, Haikou Kirin Dance has a prominent position and elegant style, which is only circulated among a small number of dignitaries and wealthy businessmen. Later, there was a war in the Central Plains, and refugees fled south. This dance was introduced to Hainan with the ancestor Qian Qiong, and took root in the cottage of Yangshan ancient village in Haikou City, becoming a unique auspicious dance in the local area.

According to the Records of Qiongshan County in Xuantong, "After five years (65,438+0,740), 65,438+0,20 musicians and dancers from all counties were invited to teach unicorn dance for the purpose of ensemble." It can be seen that the habit of dancing Kirin existed in Yangshan District of Haikou City during the Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty.

The performance area of Haikou unicorn dance is gradually shrinking, and the number of inheritance artists is decreasing year by year. With the aging of the old artists and the lack of successors, this first-class artistic treasure that has been handed down for hundreds of years has cultural worries that gradually disappear. It is urgent to rescue this artistic treasure with local characteristics and preserve this precious cultural heritage.

Haikou unicorn dance has unique cultural value, and this local dance is very ornamental, entertaining and artistic. If we inherit this cultural heritage and explore this cultural treasure, it will have irreplaceable market value for promoting the development of regional tourism.