Shuangjiang Lahu Gourd Sheng Dance

Yunnan
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Gourd Sheng Dance of Lahu Nationality in Shuangjiang County Gourd Sheng Dance of Lahu Nationality in Shuangjiang County is also called "Da Ge". It retains the traditional and simple artistic style in form. Generally, men blow the Gourd Sheng and dance in a counterclockwise circle, while women dance in a circle with men. There is no limit on the number of men, women, young and old, and the number of people is not limited, up to hundreds of people. The dance is led by the leader "Ge Tou", who improvises and changes routines. There are 72 sets of "Da Ge" routines, which are divided into six categories: agricultural production labor, daily life, entertainment, birds and beasts, human relations, and non-agricultural production labor. The dancers have relatively coordinated upper and lower limbs, and there are more lower limb movements. The main movement characteristics are stomping, kicking, stepping, turning, jumping, squatting and turning. Sometimes elegant, sometimes enthusiastic, with unique style, simple dance posture, humorous and humorous, and full of life. "Da Ge" mainly includes "Three-legged Song", "Frog Song", "Qingji Wagging Tail Song", "Dalu Song", etc., which are rich in content and interesting. "Da Ge" is mostly accompanied by Hulusheng, sometimes with Xiao, Niutuiqin and Xiaosanxian. The music rhythm is mostly in two-quarter beats, with simple melodies and short phrases. The 72 routines of "Da Ge" are relatively complex, and only a few people can perform them completely. The Lahu "Da Ge" is mainly passed down by word of mouth and teaching by example. The "song leader" and backbone personnel are all taught by teachers. There is no special and fixed Hulusheng dance performance team in the Lahu villages in Shuangjiang County, but each village can form a group of 50-100 literary and artistic backbones. The Lahu "Da Ge" has a broad mass base and is deeply loved by the local people. It is widely spread and can be danced at any time except for festivals and weddings. It has now spread to all counties (districts) in Lincang City and surrounding cities and counties, becoming a unique cultural phenomenon in the local area. Hulusheng dance has a certain artistry and ornamental value, and has participated in the art performances held by the province and the city many times.

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