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Title
Chinese Imperial Dance
皇舞
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.
Date
from Zhou dynasty
Relation
Cham dance
Tiaoqian
Yunmen Dajuan
Shaman dance
Tiaoqian
Yunmen Dajuan
Shaman dance
Format
dance
Chinese Cultural Dance Item Type Metadata
orignal date
from Zhou dynasty
Popular Time
Zhou dynasty
Stylistic Origins
ancient Chinese styles
Culture Origins
China
Six Small Dances
Six Small Dances
Main Participants
younger members of the aristocracy in minor ceremonies and sacrifice rituals
Purpose
show respect to the Gods of Four Directions
pray for rain
pray for rain
Dress Code
wear feathers on heads
dressed in emerald feathers
hold feathers as props
dressed in emerald feathers
hold feathers as props
Typical Instruments
feathers
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