Dragon dance is the totem of the Chinese nation, a spirit, a wish, a sustenance and a blessing, so it can also be said that dragon dance is a symbol of the Chinese nation's hard work, courage, forge ahead, tenacity and fighting spirit.
Dragon dance is also called dragon lantern play and dragon lantern dance. Dragon is an ancient totem. It is said that dragons can spread clouds and rain, eliminate disasters and reduce happiness, symbolizing good luck. Therefore, praying for peace and harvest through dragon dancing has become a custom all over the country. From the Spring Festival to the Lantern Festival, many places have the custom of dancing dragons. Dragon represents auspiciousness, dignity and courage in the Chinese nation, and it is also a symbol of power.
The custom of dragon dancing
Dragon dance is a grand festival. No matter where you dance, you will get entertainment. Sometimes the Dragon Dance Team can have five or six banquets a day, which is called "Dragon for Wine". After the dragon dance, the head and tail will be burned and the dragon body will be sent back to the temple. The custom of "dragon dancing" is the legacy of "offering sacrifices to heaven" in the Yin and Zhou Dynasties. Dragons have appeared in historical documents for a long time. "Dragon dancing" includes "good weather, peaceful country and people", which means "praying for the New Year".
Because the dragon is the master of the ocean in myth, and the ocean is the main water, it naturally becomes the rain god of crops. Food is the most important thing for people, and food is the basis of maintaining life, which indirectly controls people's lives. In this way, it is not surprising that dragons were regarded as "auspicious things" by the ancients and appeared in celebrations and sacrifices.