Imagine learning to dance with dragons! 🐉 That’s exactly what happened when Agbanyo George Kwame, a teacher from Ghana, joined a team of dragon dancers in Yunnan, China.
Kwame has been living in China for 13 years. He loves the country’s diverse cultures and calls Yunnan Province his “home away from home.” Yunnan is a place with many colorful traditions and people.
The dragon dance is a traditional Chinese performance where dancers move a long, flexible dragon puppet in rhythm with music. It’s meant to bring good luck and scare away bad spirits. 🐲
One day, Kwame met a team of female dragon dancers, also known as the “dragon girls.” They welcomed him to join their team! He was excited but also a bit nervous. Learning the dragon dance isn’t easy. It requires teamwork, coordination, and lots of practice.
With the help of his new friends, Kwame started learning the moves. He had to learn how to hold the dragon’s body and make it move gracefully. The team practiced together, helping each other improve.
“It’s amazing to be part of this tradition,” Kwame said. “Even though I’m from Ghana, the dragon dance makes me feel connected to Chinese culture.”
The story of Kwame and the dragon girls shows how people from different countries can share and enjoy each other’s traditions. It reminds us that no matter where we’re from, we can be friends and learn from one another. 🌍❤️
Would you like to try the dragon dance someday?
Reference(s):
Have fun in China: Yunnan | Ghanaian dances with the 'dragon girls'
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