Yingge dance
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Yingge dance, Yingge, Engor (Chinese: 英歌 or 鶯歌; Mandarin Chinese: Yīnggē), or "Hero's Song," is a form of Chinese folk dance dating back the Ming Dynasty. It is very popular in Teochew, a region in the east of Guangdong, particularly in Puning, Jieyang, Huilai, Chaoyang, Lufeng[1] and Hong Kong.[2] The performance combines martial arts, drama and dance and is one of the most representative form of folk arts in Teochew region.[1][3] The performers paint their faces and dress up in the customs of the 108 Stars of Destiny.[2] Each of their hand holds a Yingge stick (英歌槌) or a tambourine.[3] They dance, perform and change their formation in tune with the beat of drums.
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[edit]- ^ a b 李波 (2009-01-01). 《中国国家地理知识大讲堂（中册：华东和中南）》. 北京出版社. p. 203. ISBN 9787200080117.
- ^ a b "香港非物質文化遺產項目". 香港非物質文化遺產資料庫 (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ a b 隗芾、际云 (2006-01-01). 潮阳英歌舞. 广东人民出版社. p. 107. ISBN 7218053424.
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