BEIJING, 6 February (BelTA -People's Daily Online) - The Yingge dance,
or "dance to the hero's song," is a form of folk dance popular in south
China's Guangdong Province. The dance merges opera, dance, and martial
arts and was listed as the first batch of national intangible cultural
heritage in 2006. Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), this
traditional dance is often performed during traditional Chinese
festivals.
The Yingge dance has been trending on social media platforms over the past two years as videos of the dance garnered millions of views online.
This year, Yingge dance teams from Shantou have also been invited to perform on multiple overseas stages for the Spring Festival celebrations.
The Yingge dance has been trending on social media platforms over the past two years as videos of the dance garnered millions of views online.
This year, Yingge dance teams from Shantou have also been invited to perform on multiple overseas stages for the Spring Festival celebrations.
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