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Where is the traditional culture of lion dance?

First, the famous northern lions are the Green Lion in Anhui and the Double Lion in Baoding, Hebei.

Secondly, heather is a traditional folk culture that originated from Nanhai, Guangdong. ?

The lion dance in China originated from the "Northern Lion". According to legend, during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386-534), Emperor Wu made an expedition to Hexi, Gansu, and captured as many as100000 people. Wei Wudi entertained the conference semifinals by dancing.

Hu people carved animal heads, two big and five small, dressed in animal clothes, gathered eight music, and more than 30 warriors danced in front of the command. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was very happy and gave him the title of "Ruishi of the Northern Wei Dynasty" and allowed the prisoners to return to China. Lion dance spread in the north and was later called "Northern Lion".

Significance of lion dance in Lantern Festival

Lion dance has become a part of China culture with a history of 1000 years. "Lion Dance" began in Wei and Jin Dynasties and flourished in Tang Dynasty. Also known as "lion dance" and "peace music". It is usually done by three people. Two people dressed as lions, one as the lion's head, one as the lion's body and hind feet, and one as the lion's guide. The dance method is divided into civil and military, and the gentleness of the lion is danced.

There are movements such as shaking hair and rolling, while martial arts lions show the ferocity of lions, such as prancing, pedaling high and rolling colored balls. Lion dance symbolizes good luck and is very entertaining, so it is very popular with the people and is a very entertaining activity.