Hey there! 😊 Have you ever seen a dance that’s a mix of martial arts 🥋 and opera 🎭? Well, people in Shanghai just did! To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year 🧧, a group of 27 amazing folk artists from Chaoshan in Guangdong Province brought the traditional Yingge dance to the Inlet, a historic block in Shanghai. 🏮
The Yingge dance is super cool! It combines energetic moves from martial arts and expressive gestures from local operas. The dancers wear colorful costumes and masks, making it a fun and vibrant performance. 🎉
But it’s not just about the moves. The Yingge dance is said to chase away evil spirits 👻, bring good luck 🍀, and wish everyone good fortune for the new year! Isn’t that awesome?
Locals and tourists gathered to watch the dazzling show. It was a fantastic way to share traditions and celebrate together. Maybe one day you’ll get to see the Yingge dance too! Wouldn’t that be exciting?
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
