(New Year News) Chaoshan Ying singing and dancing to celebrate the New Year, a fusion of tradition and vitality

　　China News Service, Shantou, Guangdong, February 14th: Title: Chaoshan Ying singing and dancing to celebrate the New Year, integrating tradition and vitality

　　China News Service reporter Li Yiqing

　　"Dong dong Qiang, dong dong Qiang..." With the exciting sound of gongs and drums, on February 14, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, a group of dancers wearing bright costumes and holding English singing hammers appeared at Wenguang Tower Square in Chaoyang District, Shantou As soon as they come into view, they dance with vigorous and majestic postures, performing the unique traditional dance of Chaoshan area - Yingge Dance.

　　"He is Xiao Qian, he is Wu Song..." A group of little boys were enjoying the English singing and dancing performances while pondering the roles in the team. In the Chaoshan area, watching British singing and dancing performances has become a unique folk activity for citizens during the Spring Festival.

The Shantou Ying Singing and Dance Performance Parade was held in Shantou on the 14th. 15 Ying singing groups from the Chaoshan area performed at the scene, and the atmosphere was warm. Photo by Zhong Xin

　　"Chinese English Songs and Dancing in Shantou - 2024 Spring Festival Shantou English Song and Dance Performance Parade" was held in Shantou on the 14th. Fifteen British singing groups including the "Haojiang District Lianxing Ying Singing Troupe" performed at the scene, and the scene was lively.

　　Chaoshan Ying Song and Dance was selected into the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists in 2006. Different schools of English singing and dancing have emerged during the spread. According to the dance rhythm, it is divided into three types: slow English singing, medium English singing and fast English singing.

The Shantou Ying Song and Dance Performance Parade was held in Shantou on the 14th. Citizens and tourists watched the Ying Song and Dance Performance in a lively atmosphere. Photo by Zhong Xin

　　Among them, the tempo of the Adagio English Song is slower, and the dance sticks used are longer than other schools. The slowness shows momentum, and the momentum shows energy. It is solemn, simple, yet graceful. The "Drunken Hammer" English Song in the Adagio English Song, the dancers His posture resembles that of a drunkard, with a unique charm. Allegro Yingge has a fast tempo, tight drumbeats, the formation of the team is changeable, and the Yingge mallet used is shorter and the mallet can be moved more flexibly.

　　The various heroic singing groups that paraded that day sent New Year blessings to citizens and tourists with their vigorous, bold and unrestrained dance moves, and at the same time shocked people with their strength and beauty.

　　Yi Keke, a tourist from Shanghai, came to Shantou for the first time. She said: "I came here specially to see Ying's singing and dancing. It was really exciting to watch it live."

　　"As Chaoshan Ying Song and Dance became popular on the Internet, more young people are willing to learn." Chen Wensheng, the leader of Chaoyang Xilu Ying Song Troupe, told reporters on the 14th that the inheritance of Ying Song and Dance can not only help young people understand traditional culture, but also keep fit. Currently, 70% of the team members are young people aged 15 or 16.

　　Among innovations, the Ying Singing Troupe has also broken the tradition of "passing on from male to female". In the past, only men participated in the Ying Singing Troupe, but now women also join the ranks of dancers. The song and dance of Women's Heroes interprets the story of Mu Guiying taking command.

　　In recent years, with the development of society and cultural exchanges, Ying Ge and Dance, known as the "Chinese War Dance" at home and abroad, has gradually left Chaoshan and gone global. (over)