Tiaoqian

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Title

Tiaoqian

Subject

Chinese cultural dance

Description

Tiaoqian is a religious dance performed by monks. It has a history of nearly 300 years and is part of a religious ritual. Monks wear colourful traditional clothes and masks to drive away evil spirits.

Date

since 300 years ago

Relation

Chinese Imperial dance
Shamanistic dance
Five-Colour silk dance
Cham dance

Chinese Cultural Dance Item Type Metadata

orignal date

since 300 years ago

Stylistic Origins

Chinese

Culture Origins

Kumbum Monastery in Huangzhong county

Main Participants

monks

Purpose

religious dance

Dress Code

mask (dragon)
colorful gowns
garment hanging from neck

Typical Instruments

staff

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