INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Conventional lion heads are seen on screen in Foshan, Guangdong Province, March 24, 2025./ CGTNTraditional lion heads are seen on display in
Foshan, Guangdong Province, March 24, 2025./ CGTNTraditional lion heads are seen on display screen in Foshan, Guangdong Province, March 24,
2025./ CGTNTraditional lion heads are seen on display screen in Foshan, Guangdong Province, March 24, 2025./ CGTNTraditional lion heads are
seen on screen in Foshan, Guangdong Province, March 24, 2025./ CGTNTraditional lion heads are seen on display in Foshan, Guangdong Province,
March 24, 2025./ CGTNDid you know that lions presume different functions with unique characteristics in conventional lion dances? In
Guangdong Province, the folk art custom of lion dances draws motivation from Cantonese Opera, where lions are appointed the roles of the
king and his worthy generals.The color combinations of the lion heads are inspired by the facial makeup of Liu Bei and his 5 valiant
generals in Cantonese Opera, which is based on the Chinese classic The Three Kingdoms
Each of these brave figures imparts a distinct allure and personal trait to the lion dance
The 5 worthy characters signify: Guan Yu &-- Righteousness; Zhang Fei &-- Ferocity; Zhao Yun &-- Wisdom; Ma Chao &-- Majesty; and Huang
This intangible cultural heritage-recognized folk art functions as a vivid cultural sign of Guangdong Province.
