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Title
Hand Swaying Dance
擺手舞
Waving hand dance
Subject
Traditional Dance of the TuJia nationality
folk dance
Description
Hand-waving is an ancient traditional dance of the Tujia nationality(土家族).It had a total of four sections. Now the Enshi（恩施） Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture（苗族自治州） has a new version of the Hand Swaying dance, which is easier to learn and pass on.
The Hand Swaying dance is a combination of Big and Small swinging hands. Small swinging hands is called "Sevbax" or "Sevbaxbax"in the Tujia language while big swinging hands, is called Yevtixhhex . It combines dance art and physical fitness. And it is known as the “Oriental Disco”.
The Hand Swaying dance is a combination of Big and Small swinging hands. Small swinging hands is called "Sevbax" or "Sevbaxbax"in the Tujia language while big swinging hands, is called Yevtixhhex . It combines dance art and physical fitness. And it is known as the “Oriental Disco”.
Contributor
the Tujia nationality(土家族)
Relation
national intangible cultural heritage
Format
cultural medium
Chinese Cultural Dance Item Type Metadata
orignal date
the Five Dynasties (907-960) 五代時期
Stylistic Origins
TuJia style
Culture Origins
the Tujia nationality(土家族)
Main Participants
the Tujia nationality(土家族)
Purpose
celebration
Typical Instruments
bass drum
Bass Gong
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