Foshan Lion Dance Performance

The Foshan lion dance performance, also known as the醒狮(Xingshi), is a traditional folk art origi[...]

The Foshan lion dance performance, also known as the醒狮(Xingshi), is a traditional folk art originating from Foshan. It has a history of more than 500 years. It has a powerful shape, gorgeous colors, swift movements and is full of difficulty. It often incorporates difficult martial arts movements, showing the superb skills of dancers. In recent years, the Foshan government and all sectors of society have attached great importance to the inheritance and development of the Xingshi culture, and promoted and popularized it by holding activities and cultivating artists.


In Foshan, tourists can watch wonderful lion dance performances in places such as the Zumiao Temple and the Huang Feihong Memorial Hall and feel its unique charm. The Foshan lion dance performance is not only a traditional cultural art, but also a symbol of the hardworking wisdom and brave struggle of the people of Foshan. It attracts many tourists to come and watch and experience, becoming a major highlight of Foshan’s cultural tourism.


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