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The Chinese Southern Lion (simplified Chinese: 南狮; traditional Chinese: 南獅; pinyin: Nán shī) or Cantonese Lion dance originated from Guangdong and is the best known lion outside of China. The Southern Lion has a single horn, and is associated with the legend of a mythical monster called Nian .
Lion-like creatures Suan ni [4] Rabbit-like creature Yu tu (玉兔, lit. 'Jade rabbit') / Yue tu (月兔, lit. 'Moon rabbit') Jade rabbit in the moon disk Jade rabbit pounding medicine/ elixir of life Rabbits running amongst clouds Moon. [17] Tiger-like creature White tiger: Toad-like (or frog-like) creature Moon toad toad on a moon crescent
Originally staged for a private dance recital in 1861, it was later expanded and reused in July 1872 as the fourth act for another play at the Murayama-za in Tokyo. Renjishi continued to evolve, with two different sets of music being used (both still performed), and the comic interlude added in 1901. [ 1 ]
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Southern Lion dance Present Han Chinese Northern Lion dance Present Heavenly Tower Lion Dance (天塔狮舞; Tianta shiwu) Present Tea dance [8] Tea picking dance (採茶舞; Caicha wu) Present Fujian [4] Tea lantern dance Present Yangge (秧歌; lit. 'Rice Sprout Song'); also known as yangko [4] Song –Present Han Chinese [4] Northern China [4]
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Each lion suit usually has two performers. Below is a list of performances available in the variety art. Some are more standard, while others are more regional. There is always new innovation taking place. Lion dance on top of rolling globes or balls; Tightrope walking; Contortion acrobatics; Balancing act while playing Chinese yo-yo
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