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An Zhao DanceAn Zhao Dance
安昭舞
Circle Dance
Dance of Tu nationality
An Zhao Dance
安昭舞
Circle Dance
Subject:Dance of Tu nationality
Description:Anzhao dance, which is called "Millennium Day" in the language of Tu nationality, is a combination of singing and dancing, without instrumental accompaniment.
Bi-YiBi-Yi
比依
Traditional dance of the Kirgiz
Bi-Yi
比依
Subject:Traditional dance of the Kirgiz
Description:The(柯尔克孜族)dance can be divided into single dance, double dance, group dance, male-female dance and male-female dance according to the number of participants. The dance steps are more complicated and varied, and the basic pace is mainly based on jumping. [show more]
Bumper harvest danceBumper harvest danceDanceCultural Dance
Type:Dance
Subject:Cultural Dance
Description:This dance is for celebrating the harvest every year once upon a time, Qinghai suffered numerous disastrous harvests; not a single grain was reaped for many years. Local people asked the priests to pray for the grace of the gods.
Cham DanceCham Dance
羌姆
dancecultural dance
Cham Dance
羌姆
Type:dance
Subject:cultural dance
Description:It is a lively masked and costumed dance associated with some sects of Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist festivals. The dance is accompanied by music played by monks using traditional Tibetan instruments. The dances often offer moral instruction relating to compassion for sentient beings and are held to bring merit to all who perceive them. [show more]
Chinese Fan DanceChinese Fan DancedanceCultural dance
Type:dance
Subject:Cultural dance
Description: Chinese Fan Dance the Chinese fan dance is performed in celebration of Chinese culture. It represents beauty, grace and delicacy, according to the Chinese Educational Development Project. It also expresses feelings of joy. The dance is composed of consistently changing rhythms paired with consistency changing body positions. [show more]
Chinese Imperial DanceChinese Imperial Dance
皇舞
Chinese cultural dance
Subject:Chinese cultural dance
Description:Imperial dance is performed to show respect to the Gods of Four Directions. It is also performed as a rain dance to attract rain for crops. Dancers often wear feathers on their heads and are dressed in emerald feathers. They also hold feathers as props. [show more]
Chinese ribbon danceChinese ribbon dancedancecultural dance
Type:dance
Subject:cultural dance
Description:The Chinese Ribbon Dance is a traditional dance that has been performed for more than a 1000 years. The Chinese legend has it that Emperor Tang who ruled China from 713-755 AD had a dream that he was in the moon palace with many fairies singing and dancing who were wearing beautiful multicolored long robes. His dream was turned into a dance with the dancers using long silk ribbons. Each year the Ribbon Dance is performed at New Year celebrations and harvest festivals. [show more]
Chinese stilt danceChinese stilt dancedancecultural dance
Type:dance
Subject:cultural dance
Description:It is a popular traditional performance art for the Han ethnic people, especially in Northern China. The shows are performed by stilt walkers who each have 2 long stilts tied to their feet, making them taller than everyone else around them. The spectacle is especially a delight for children and families. These performances can usually be seen during important festivals and events such as the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival. [show more]
Chinese sword danceChinese sword dancedancecultural dance
Type:dance
Subject:cultural dance
Description:This traditional dance was performed by Chinese warriors and relates to Chinese martial arts. The dance illustrates heroic images and invincibility. The sword symbolises power and wisdom. The costume resembles the armour and helmet that a Chinese warrior would have worn. It is mostly red to indicate the power of the ruler. [show more]
Chinese umbrella danceChinese umbrella dancedancecultural dance
Type:dance
Subject:cultural dance
Description:The Umbrella Dance is a very popular folk dance during the Han Dynasty in China. The dance originated from a district in China well known for making umbrellas, thus the Umbrella Dance shows many local elements of this district.