A colorful lion dance performance recently took the stage at Zeng's Ancestral Hall in Shenzhen’s Bao'an District, Guangdong! 🎊
Built from granite stone, this historic hall is where the Zeng clan pays tribute to their ancestors and ancient scholars. It's a gem of Hakka culture and a key architectural relic that highlights Shenzhen’s rich origins.
The mesmerizing Guangdong Lion Dance, part of the Southern Lion Dance tradition, traces its roots back to a royal performance from the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Today's version, shaped during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), blends dance with martial arts. The dance features playful moves like the lion scratching an itch, shaking its mane, and even licking its hair. 🦁💃
This captivating dance is a beloved tradition not just in China's Guangdong and Guangxi provinces but also across Southeast Asia. Whether you're a local or a traveler, catching a lion dance show in Shenzhen is a must-see cultural experience!
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Lion dance performance sparkles at ancestral hall in Shenzhen
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