Traditional Yingge Dance Lights Up Foshan "La Liga Night"
Foshan China 2024-07-23 10:42

On July 21, the 18th Jianlibao Cup Foshan "La Liga" Football League celebrated its 7th matchday. The event featured a dazzling performance of the Chaozhou Yingge Dance, known as the "folk street dance" and "Chinese war dance," captivating the audience with a visual feast.


The Chaozhou Yingge Dance made a grand appearance at Foshan "La Liga Night."


Following the evening's first match, "La Liga Night" commenced with a stunning performance by the Shenzhen Chaobo Yingge Dance Team. Fifty-six performers, dressed in traditional attire, wielded Yingge drumsticks, skillfully striking and dancing to the rhythm of drums and gongs.



Combining elements of theater, dance, and martial arts, the Yingge Dance was powerful and majestic. The performers' impressive display elicited cheers from the audience, creating an amazing atmosphere.



Yingge Dance is a traditional folk dance from the Chaozhou region, blending drama, dance, and martial arts, with a history spanning over 300 years. In 2006, Chaozhou Yingge was listed in the first batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.



As a traditional folk dance of the Chaozhou region, it has been affectionately dubbed "folk street dance" and "Chinese war dance" by many netizens for its timeless and trendy appeal.



Reporter | Eddie

Revisor | Lynn, Zoey

Photo | Foshan News and Media Center, Sanshui Publicity Office, Lv Xiaojie, Huang Haoxian, Wang Shu


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