How do Li people jump on bamboo poles?

Li people are generous and can sing and dance well. Song and dance of Li nationality has its unique charm. Li people like to dance "bamboo dance", usually in the yard or on the threshing floor.

When dancing, there are four people squatting on each side, each holding one end of the bamboo pole horizontally with his hand and beating it according to the rhythm. With the opening and closing of bamboo poles, dancers keep jumping up and down with their feet, making all kinds of wonderful movements, and the dance is quite enthusiastic.

In the bamboo pole dance, the posture of the pole holder is sitting, squatting and standing, which is varied. In the rhythmic and regular banging, dancers should not only jump back and forth quickly, but also make all kinds of beautiful movements naturally at the moment when bamboo poles are separated and closed.

When couples of dancers deftly jump out of the bamboo pole, the pole holder will shout, "Hey! Hehe! " The scene is very heroic and free and easy, and the atmosphere is warm.

If dancers are unskilled or timid, they will be caught by bamboo poles or hit their heads, and the pole holders will lift the caught people with bamboo poles and throw them out, and they will laugh together. On the contrary, boys who are good at jumping at this time often win the favor of girls because of their agility and flexibility.

Li bamboo pole dance