Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE)
traditional dance
National Heritage
East China
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The Dragon Lantern Dance, performed primarily in Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces, features a fabric dragon illuminated from within by candles or LEDs. Performed at night, the glowing serpent weaves through village lanes and town squares, creating spectacular visual effects. The dance requires precise coordination from dozens of performers who manipulate the segmented body using poles, making the dragon appear to fly, dive, and coil with luminous grace.
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