Stilt Lion

Hubei
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The creator was Zhang Binggong, a hereditary official of Zhangqi Paiwan, Xinzhou in the early Ming Dynasty. For hundreds of years, the dance was passed down only by the Zhang family. It was not until the end of the Qing Dynasty that the art was passed down to people with other surnames. The performance of stilt lion dance is unique: the lion dancers stand on stilts one foot and eight inches high, rolling forward and backward, jumping and jumping, and expressing their feelings. It is popular in Zhoupu, Cangbu, Yangluo, Zhangdian and other places west of the Jushui River in Xinzhou, and has spread to Henan, Hunan and other provinces. Features: It combines a variety of performance methods such as martial arts, juggling, and opera. Experts commented: "The masters are born in the world, and the sleeping dragons are hidden among the people." In the "Folk Art" competitions held many times in Hubei Province and Wuhan City, the stilt lion dance performances of Zhangqi Paiwan, Xinzhou, amazed the audience and easily won the championship.

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