| An Zhao Dance | An Zhao Dance 安昭舞 Circle Dance | | Dance of Tu nationality |
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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.
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| Bi-Yi | Bi-Yi 比依 | | Traditional dance of the Kirgiz |
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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]
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| Bumper harvest dance | Bumper harvest dance | Dance | Cultural Dance |
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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.
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| Cham Dance | Cham Dance 羌姆 | dance | cultural dance |
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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]
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| Chinese Fan Dance | Chinese Fan Dance | dance | Cultural dance |
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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]
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| Chinese Imperial Dance | Chinese Imperial Dance 皇舞 | | Chinese cultural dance |
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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]
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| Chinese ribbon dance | Chinese ribbon dance | dance | cultural dance |
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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]
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| Chinese stilt dance | Chinese stilt dance | dance | cultural dance |
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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]
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| Chinese sword dance | Chinese sword dance | dance | cultural dance |
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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]
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| Chinese umbrella dance | Chinese umbrella dance | dance | cultural dance |
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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.
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