The Dagu dragon dance performance originated from a festival entertainment activity of fishermen in the late 1920s. It was originally compiled by Li Shuqing, a ferryman living near Chaoyin Temple, inspired by the local lion dance performance. Later, it evolved into an entertainment program that is popular and loved by fishermen in the Dagukou area. It is simple to make, using rattan, bamboo, hemp, wood, paper, cloth and other materials. Seven or eight fishermen can make a "water dragon" (the name of local fishermen) about 45 meters long in about two and a half months. Every winter, when the fishermen are on vacation, they start rehearsing, and come to the Chaoyin Temple Fair on February 19th of the lunar calendar every year. The scene is grand and lively, which can be regarded as a highlight of the temple fair. Since most of the performers are local fishermen and craftsmen, this dragon integrates skills and strength, and the performance is very exciting: flying and circling like a dragon out of the sea, soaring into the sky like a tiger descending the mountain, showing the Dagu fishermen's bravery and strength at sea and the calm and calm demeanor of the general accompanied by wind and waves. During this time, the characters such as "peace in the world", "good weather and good harvests", and "abundance year after year" changed, indicating the good wishes of auspiciousness, happiness, and peace and prosperity for the country and the people. Since the initial dragon dancers were teenagers of 17 or 18 years old, they were flexible in steps and realistic in performance, and were praised by the locals as "child dragon lanterns". In the early days of liberation (1953), this dragon team participated in the "Tianjin Grand Stage Cultural and Sports Exhibition". Due to its outstanding performance, it was called "a dragon at the lower end of the Haihe River" by the media at the time. It was also invited to perform for various businesses during the National Day every year, and was deeply welcomed by the people and businesses. In 1994, with the reconstruction and expansion of Chaoyin Temple, local people also hoped that the "water dragon" would make a comeback. Since 1995, the "child dragon" carefully compiled by local old artists has regained its youth and vitality, and the "water dragon" performance activities have been restored. (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.) (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.)