Chinese sword dance

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Title

Chinese sword 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.

Date

During Tang Dynasty

Contributor

Chinese dancers

Relation

Sword dance

Format

cultural medium

Type

dance

Chinese Cultural Dance Item Type Metadata

orignal date

During Tang Dynasty

Stylistic Origins

During Tang Dynasty

Culture Origins

During Tang Dynasty

Main Participants

Chinese

Purpose

Entertainment

Dress Code

Cultural cloth with a sword

Typical Instruments

sword

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