As an important part. of Chinese culture, Lingnan culture, mainly those in Guangdong province, plays a key role in the world culture.
Elegant Guangdong Series Ⅱ cover 5 subjects of the Lingnan cultural and traditional gems in South China.Each volume has used vivid and precious illustrations and portraits.
Lion Dance: Bring Good Luck and Fortune gives a briefintroduction to the characteristics, inheritance and evolution of lion dance in Guangdong, showing the amazing artistic value of this recreation that integrates martial arts, dance and music.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Chapter Ⅰ The Root and Origin of Guangdong Awaken Lion Dance
The Exotic Origin and Local Evolution
The Folk Propagation and Southern Rooting
The Invigorate Renaming and National Awakening
Chapter Ⅱ The Artistic Characteristics of Guangdong Awaken Lion Dance
Inherited Central Plains Characteristics with Lingnan Customs
The High-level Acrobatics and Cai Qing Lion Dance
Varied Lion Shapes with Distinct Symbolism
Chapter Ⅲ The lnheritance and Development of Guangdong Lion Dance
Glorious Succession and Emerging Successors
Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Art and Sports
Demonstrating its Power to Reach Far Overseas
Afterword
Acknowledgments
