Traditional songs and dances have brought high spirits, strength and beauty to Chaoshan people from generation to generation. Song and dance is a traditional folk dance in Chaoshan area, and it is also one of the important representatives of Chaoshan culture. It is especially popular in Shantou and Puning areas, and it is an artistic expression that combines various intangible projects.
The dancers have strong movements, strong sense of rhythm and vigorous and changeable dancing posture. Sometimes they wave the gavel Qi Mei, their eyes move with the gavel, and sometimes they tilt their shoulders. The trend is fierce, and they jump like tigers and rise like dragons between ups and downs. Song and dance combine dance, martial arts and drama. Between performances, the extension of martial arts is embodied in the form of dance, and the hammer position is determined according to the prestige of the dance.
In the performance of song and dance, the two round sticks in the hands of dancers are called "English song mallets". Tapping and dancing with the "English song mallet" in your hand generally requires a strong explosive force, but you can't use brute force, you must use dexterity and need long-term tempering.
What are the costumes in song and dance?
The facial makeup of song and dance is designed according to the image and personality characteristics of Liangshan heroes in the classic Water Margin.
Song and dance costumes use many elements of traditional costumes, some of which will use Chaozhou embroidery technology to make traditional costumes.
The headdress of song and dance also originated from the style of traditional opera, in which crowns, hats, towels and helmets are used for different characters.