The wandering gods, the yang of the English song and dance and the yin of the Japanese ah wave dance

Mondo Culture Updated on 2024-03-06

If the expression and content of dance are divided into "yin and yang"; Wandering God, Ying Song and Dance is "Yang" and Japan's Ah Bo Dance is "Yin". Although they are all dance forms, the cultural connotations, expressions and feelings they contain are significantly different.

Youshen, as an ancient Chinese folk activity, is usually performed on the first month of the lunar calendar or the birthday of the gods. Combining religious, cultural and entertainment elements, this event aims to invoke the blessings of the gods while also being an expression of reverence and respect for the gods. The procession of the gods is usually led by Taoist priests, monks, or clergy, followed by people carrying idols, as well as various folk performance teams, such as dragon dances, lion dances, drumming, etc. The performances of the wandering gods are often majestic and spectacular, giving people a sense of solemnity and sacredness.

Ying song and dance is a kind of folk dance in the Chaoshan area of Guangdong, which originates from the story of ancient heroes who resisted the enemy. The performers of the song and dance are armed with double sticks and show their heroic courage by simulating battle movements. The dance moves of Ying Song and Dance are strong and powerful, with a bright rhythm and full of masculinity. ** Ying song and dance, people seem to be able to feel the bravery and pride of the ancient heroes, inspiring a strong sense of national pride and collective honor.

The Japanese Ahba Dance is a folk dance that originated in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The performance of the Ahba Odori is usually performed during the Obon Festival in the summer and is a ritual to ward off evil spirits and pray for good fortune. The dance posture of Ah Bo Dance is simple, the movements are slow, and the legs are bent, giving people an unspoken feeling.

**Ten Thousand Fans Incentive Program Although these three dance forms are all folk dances, they bring different feelings due to the different cultural backgrounds, historical traditions and performance styles they contain. The wandering gods give people a sense of solemnity and sacredness, and make people awe and respect the gods; The British song and dance shows a heroic spirit of heroism that is fearless and imposing, which stimulates people's sense of national pride and collective honor; And the Ah Bo dance brings people a relaxed, happy, happy and peaceful atmosphere.

In addition, these three dance forms also have their own characteristics in terms of expression. The performance team of Youshen is huge, and the scene is spectacular, giving people a visual shock; Ying Song and Dance show a kind of masculinity and strength beauty by simulating combat movements; On the other hand, the Ah Bo Dance focuses on the dancer's body coordination and sense of rhythm.

In general, although Youshen, Ying Song and Dance and Ah Bo Dance are all dance forms, their cultural connotations, expressions and feelings are obviously different. These dance forms not only show the cultural characteristics and artistic charm of different countries and regions, but also enrich people's spiritual life and make people feel the charm and power of dance.

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