Traditional song and dance culture in northern Shaanxi

Yangko: It is a popular folk dance form in China. Yangko originated from the working life of transplanting rice seedlings and ploughing fields, and was also related to the carols and barnacles sung in ancient times when worshipping the god of agriculture, praying for a bumper harvest and praying for disaster relief. Yangko evolved on the basis of constantly absorbing agricultural songs, yangko and folk martial arts, acrobatics, Quyi and other forms. Because of different geographical locations, seasons, climates and farming seasons, the corresponding cultures and folk customs are also different, yangko in different places also has its own characteristics.

Northern Shaanxi Yangko is famous for its large number, grand momentum, lively rhythm and lively activities. The people of northern Shaanxi are simple and straightforward. When they dance yangko, their heads, necks, shoulders, waist, hips, arms and legs, including their eyes and fingertips, will twist, shake and shake passionately. Its movements are free and easy to learn, that is, it is healthy and lively and cheerful, so it is deeply loved by the masses. Northern Shaanxi is located in the Loess Plateau, with long and cold winters. Every holiday, yangko is an indispensable entertainment for people.