Yingge dance performances are usually inspired by the story of The Water Margin, one of China's Four Great Classical Novels.

Emperors of ancient China were often referred to as the ‘Son of the Dragon,’ reinforcing the creature’s importance in Chinese tradition. The Dragon Dance embodies this positive symbolism ...

It is a truly beautiful style of dance. Fan dancing is another historical ... Drum dancing originated in ancient China as part of court performances. Dancers would step on drums to create sounds ...

During the Lantern Festival celebrations on Wednesday, the ancient city of Yulin in Shaanxi ... The performances highlighted regional Chinese dance traditions. Chaoshan Yingge dancers wielded ...