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Updated: 2006-11-19 15:12:49

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Ⅲ Shanwei Gundi Golden Dragon Declarer: Shanwei City, Guangdong Province

The Gundi Golden Dragon was first invented in theSouthern Song Dynasty(1127-1279), and brought to Nanxi Village in Guangdong by Fujian immigrants, the Huang family. It is a duet dance -- two people act as a dragon: one waving the dragon head and the other waving the dragon body and tail.

Ⅳ Pujiang Wooden-Stool Dragon Declarer: Pujiang County,Zhejiang Province

The Wooden-Stool Dragon has been a Pujiang folk custom since theTang Dynasty(618-907) .The dragon prop is divided into three parts: head, body and tail. As its name suggests, the gigantic dragon is connected by dozens of wooden stools, which make the dragon itself a piece of art, combiningcalligraphy, painting,paper-cuts, sculpture, and the craft of binding, plaiting and pasting. The performance, a combination of mass gymnastics,acrobaticsand dance, is a walking dictionary of the local customs, history, and folk arts and crafts, with great historical value.

Ⅴ Changxing Baiye Dragon Declarer: Changxing County, Zhejiang Province

Changxing Baiye Dragon originated and was prevalent in Changxing County, Zhejiang Province. It has a history of more than 160 years.

Ⅵ Fenghua Cloth Dragon Declarer: Fenghua City, Zhejiang Province

Fenghua Cloth Dragon, originally a primitive ritual for paying homage to the deities, has become a unique folk dance popular in Fenghua. It has a history of more than 800 years.

Ⅶ Luzhou Yutan Colored Dragon Declarer: Lu County, Sichuan Province

The Yutan Colored Dragon, popular in Luzhou, Sichuan, has a reputation as being the 'Oriental Live Dragon' because of its long history and romantic performance.

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