Traditional folk performance in Gansu province
( chinadaily.com.cn )
Updated: 2016-02-18
Villagers in Weiyuan county, Dingxi city, Gansu province perfrom a lion dance on Feb 15 to observe Spring Festival and pray for bumper crops in the New Year. The dragon dance is part of the local Shehuo — a traditional folk show collection. Shehuo is a form of folk art that derives from the Han ethnic group and refers to various acrobatic performances put on by people during festivals and sacrificial rites. [Photo/Xinhua] |