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On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the main entrance of Longshan Park in Xiaolan Town is very lively. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the same day, the "Xiaolan Town 2024 Dragon and Lion Leaping New Year Exhibition" was staged here, and the Yongning Dragon and Lion Martial Arts Troupe of Xiaolan Town brought a wonderful performance, with the dragon and lion dance performance, which is an indispensable street scene for the Spring Festival, linking local customs and jointly outlining a lively and peaceful festival picture.
Xiaolan Town's 2024 Dragon and Lion Leap to celebrate the New Year performance. Photo courtesy of Chen Jianhong, a photographer from the South
Founded in 2005, Yongning Dragon and Lion Martial Arts Troupe is known as the "Lion King of Liangguang" in the Lion Art Rivers and Lakes, and is the first lion team in the country to establish a party branch and the first to establish the Communist Youth League organization in the country.
Xiaolan Town's 2024 Dragon and Lion Leap to celebrate the New Year performance. Photo courtesy of Chen Jianhong, a photographer from the South
As a traditional folk performing art, the history of dragon and lion dance can be traced back to ancient times. In ancient times, both dragons and lions were regarded as auspicious creatures that could ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. Therefore, people imitate the movements of dragons and lions and choreograph dances to pray for a safe and auspicious new year and a good harvest.
Xiaolan Town's 2024 Dragon and Lion Leap to celebrate the New Year performance. Photo courtesy of Chen Jianhong, a photographer from the South
【Writing】Southern + reporter Liao Han
【Video】Lu Zhirong
【Photography】Chen Jianhong
【Author】 Liao Han
[Source] Southern Press Media Group Southern + client