The Yongdong Fire Dragon a folk tradition in Sichuan

Updated: May 26, 2022 chinaservicesinfo.com Print

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Performers perform Yongdong Fire Dragon in Neijiang, Sichuan province. [Photos/IC]

Check out an intangible cultural heritage tradition called the “Yongdong Fire Dragon”! With a long history of over 400 years, it is a popular folk activity in Neijiang, Sichuan province. The dragon dance is performed by 10 people, with others working together to strike the molten iron into the air with sparks flying everywhere.

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