The performance order of the basic movements of Lianchi Dance cannot be combined randomly according to the lyrics.

The performance order of basic movements in Lianchi dance can't be combined randomly according to the lyrics.

1, specific overview

Dancing the lotus pond, also known as the lotus pond dance, is a traditional dance art in Guangdong province, which belongs to a kind of Buddhist dance in eastern Guangdong and is constantly developing and forming. It is used to cross the souls of dead women and persuade them to believe in Buddhism.

Lianchi dance has been circulating in Jiaoling area for more than 300 years. It is a popular folk culture with strong educational function. The performance place is in a solemn mourning hall. In addition, the singing is deep and sad, and the dance is light. In the process of development, it has been continuously integrated with other Hakka folk arts, forming a unique folk culture style in Jiaoling Hakka area.

2. Cultural characteristics

Performance venues are generally located in front of temples or mourning halls. The performers are all Zhai Ma (nuns), ranging from 3 to 24 people to perform. According to the number of performers, they are called "single lotus pond" (two people), "double lotus pond" (four people) and "octagonal lotus pond" (eight people).

And so on until 24 people. The performers are dressed in long black dresses, and the main props are lotus pond sticks, pearl cups, gongs and cymbals.

The manifestation and inheritance protection of Lianchi Dance;

1, expression form

Lianchi dance is light and roundabout, which combines various forms of Hakka folk art and forms a unique Hakka folk culture style. Its performance procedures are divided into: talking about Buddha, traveling three ways, Shuanglong coming out of the cave, playing three treasures, inviting ten parties, remembering Pu 'an, Fu Nie, four leaders, Yang Qi, sighing Mulan, sending heavenly kings, sprinkling perfume, lotus pond and Haihui, etc.

The performance form can be composed of 3 to 24 people: 3 people with single lotus pond, 4 people with double lotus pond, 8 people with octagonal lotus pond, and so on until 24 people.

2. Inheritance and protection

In order to maintain this precious intangible cultural heritage, Jiaoling county government attaches great importance to protection, excavation and inheritance, and organizes manpower to investigate, collect, sort out and protect it.

1990, Jiaoling County Cultural Center specially organized professionals to excavate and arrange the lotus pond dance in Song Qian 'an, Jiaocheng. The adapted Dance of the Lotus Pond shows the life interest of the lotus mother and son, and makes the world full of maternal love.