The "British song and dance" that has exploded on major platforms in the past few days makes people's blood boil.
Ying song and dance, is one of the Han dance forms, as early as 2006, Puning Ying song was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.
Ying song and dance is popular in the Chaoshan area of Guangdong, based on the characters of "Water Margin", and its main performance form is a large-scale collective dance - the dancers each hold a short wooden stick in both hands, up and down, left and right against each other, the rhythm is strong, it is considered to be a symbol of good and evil, auspicious and peaceful, it is a kind of folk square dance that combines local arts such as martial arts and drama of the southern school, and is widely used in various celebrations and festivals.
The common people of southern China fled the war hundreds of thousands of years ago, gradually migrated from the north, and merged with the local indigenous people in the south, and the same is true for the Chaoshan people. The ancestors of the Chaoshan people migrated step by step from the north to the rich land of Guangdong, and in the process, the culture and memory of the north also took root in this land.
For thousands of years, many traditions and customs have long been abandoned in the Central Plains in the north, but the Chaoshan people still firmly commemorate them.
The word "dance" in British song and dance should actually be replaced by the word "wu" in "martial arts", because its spiritual core is martial arts, self-improvement and unity, and it is all about the fierce line. From the Central Plains to the south, it is not so easy to create a village and a clan, and it is impossible to survive without the tenacity to win without love.
The performance format is unique, and the dancers are divided into two teams, each usually consisting of more than 30 people. They wielded short sticks and waved and jumped, showing heroic spirit. The striking of the short stick and the change of pace cooperate with each other to form a unique rhythm and rhythm. During the performance, the dancers will also perform some difficult movements, such as "back flip" and "stacking arhats", showing their superb skills and tacit cooperation.
The spiritual connotation conveyed by the song and dance has also attracted people's attention. It is not only a dance performance, but also a kind of inheritance and promotion of national culture. Through the performance of English singing and dancing, people can feel the profoundness and richness of Chinese culture. At the same time, the spirit of unity, cooperation, courage and fearlessness displayed by Ying Song and Dance also inspires people to keep forging ahead and move forward bravely in life.
Nowadays, British singing and dancing has become a cultural business card in Chaoshan and even the whole country. With the development of the times, Ying Song and Dance is constantly innovating and improving.
More and more young people are joining in the inheritance of English singing and dancing, injecting new vitality into this ancient art form. At the same time, British singing and dancing are gradually going abroad, showing the charm and style of Chinese culture to the world.
This year's Spring Festival, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the Puningying Song and Dance Team were invited to the UK to make their debut at the Burlington Arcade, a century-old landmark in London, on February 10, and the parade in Trafalgar Square on February 11, as well as the "Spring in the World" celebration performance, which was watched by more than 700,000 people across the UK!
At 11 a.m. on the day of the performance, the Burlington Arcade was already crowded with people, many Chinese and British people from all over Europe. When the sound of gongs and drums urged people to forge ahead and the mallets rang rhythmically, everyone raised their cameras to record this exciting performance, and many foreign friends applauded excitedly, calling out amazing! Many Chaoshan people in Britain were even so excited that they cried.
In this Yingge team, the leader is Chen Laifa, the head coach of the Nanshan Yingge team wearing a red Tang costume, and is currently the national representative inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage project Yingge (Nanshan Yingge Team).
The Vogue Arabian fashion editor also expressed his appreciation for the British song and dance: "Congratulations on the success of the traditional Chinese song and dance performance at the Burlington Arcade, a landmark in London! "The performance of English singing and dancing at the Burlington Arcade has also become popular in Arabia!
In addition, the song and dance are closely linked to local folk beliefs and wandering activities.
Every year, during the Youshen event, people organize English singing and dancing performances to add a festive atmosphere to the festival. The performance of British songs and dances is majestic, rough and unrestrained, and these characteristics are consistent with the functions that the people have given to the folk belief to avoid disasters and drive away evil spirits, and to bring blessings and dispel disasters. At the same time, the performance of British singing and dancing has brought great visual enjoyment and spiritual satisfaction to people, and also placed people's expectations and yearning for a better life.
Chaoshan Ying song and dance, this is not only a dance, it is the flame in the hearts of the Chaoshan people, the precipitation of history and the inheritance of culture. It is like a towering historical monument, standing on every inch of the land of Chaoshan, telling the vicissitudes and glory of hundreds of years. It is a treasure of the Chinese nation and a precious heritage given to us by the years. We should work together to preserve this unique cultural heritage and make it shine brighter in our hands. Let Chaoshan Ying sing and dance continue to dance on the stage of modern society, and pass on this unique cultural charm to everyone who has a dream in their hearts and a light in their eyes. Because this is our root, our pride, and our hope for the future.