Lingyunzhi, a lion dancing boy, is a hot-blooded youth dance.
Nanshi is a traditional folk culture originating in Guangdong, with a long history and rich cultural connotation. The performance of the Southern Lion not only includes martial arts, dances, and **, but also incorporates various folk beliefs and customs. It is not only a typical representative of folk sports art, but also a portrayal of the Lingnan people's blue-spirited, high-spirited and enterprising spirit.
On February 14, the 2024 Lingnan Traditional Lion Dance Invitational Tournament, guided by the Guangzhou Dragon and Lion Association, hosted by the Guangzhou Zengcheng District Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau, and undertaken by the Guangzhou Zengcheng District Dragon and Lion Sports Association, was held in Zengcheng Square. 13 elite lion dance teams from Guangdong Province gathered together to participate in this passionate and energetic event.
The golden drums shook the sky, and the lion dance sang happily.
Tossing and turning, flexible footwork, the players show a variety of performance techniques, postures, rhythms, full of a sense of strength, and with the help of various props such as high platforms, collapsed balls, pile formations, etc., take turns to stage a series of difficult actions such as falling, tumbling, jumping, and shuttling, the effect is exquisite, fully showing the vitality of youth, and bringing a visual feast to the audience.
During the competition, the 13 lion dancing teams participating in the competition performed their unique skills, with exquisite skills, difficult movements, and lifelike lion-shaped lion appearances, so that the onlookers were intoxicated and breathtaking, and the applause, cheers, and cheers on the scene continued.
The lion's head greets the New Year with a high spirit, and the spirit is full of auspiciousness.
The atmosphere of the invitational competition was warm, and the teams interpreted the unique charm and cultural connotation of Lingnan lion dance with exquisite lion dance skills, unique choreography and creative performance forms, and won the cheers and applause of many audiences.
The skills of the lion dancers are truly superb, and every movement is full of power and charm. Look at the lion's head high, the lion's body rolling, as if the real lion is dancing, it's really exciting! Ms. Chen, an audience member, said excitedly.
Seeing such a performance reminds me of the lion dance team I saw during the Chinese New Year when I was a child. At that time, our whole village would gather together and perform the lion dance with joy. Although time has passed now, this joy and celebration have not diminished at all. The lion dance is really a shining pearl in traditional Chinese culture! Mr. Li, an audience member, said.
The contestants who participated in this competition were mainly teenagers, and they were full of spirit and spirit. Zhang Guoqing, head of the Zengcheng District Dragon and Lion Sports Association, said, "I can feel that the seeds of excellent local traditional culture are taking root in the hearts of young people." ”
The majestic posture shines, and the lion is full of energy.
The participating teams have rich imagination and are very creative in theme innovation and breakthroughs, combining Guangdong folk culture, modern competitive sports, and strong ornamental and artistic.
After fierce competition, in the end, three teams of Zengcheng District Dragon and Lion Sports Association, Guangzhou Huadu Hengli Dragon and Lion Martial Arts Troupe, and Zhongshan Yusheng Dragon and Lion Sports Association won the championship of this competition. The three teams won unanimous praise from the judges and the audience with their superior skills and unique choreography. The other participating teams also showed superb skills and team cohesion, showing the unique charm of Lingnan lion dance culture.
Lion dance is a traditional sport of the Chinese nation and a symbol of the strength of the Chinese nation. As an excellent representative of Lingnan traditional sports culture, it contains the unique spiritual values and national complexes of the Chinese nation.
In the Spring of the Year of the Dragon, Zengcheng launched a number of sports activities with the theme of "Dragon Teng New Year, Full of Vitality". In addition to the Lingnan traditional lion dance invitational competition, Zengcheng also held the Spring Festival dragon dance performance, fluorescent kite flying activities, and the next Spring Festival martial arts performance, Tai Chi performance, square dance performance, roller skating performance, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Bicycle Challenge, "Love Fencing" Guangzhou Open, Provincial Children's Balance Bike Invitational Competition, Lingnan Mind Games and many other sports activities.
The dragon and lion leap, blessing the world. Resignation, fireworks every year. I would like to meet you in Zengcheng!
Text Reporter Chai Zhi Correspondent Faye Wong Fei Tu Provided by the organizer.