Fengtai Huagudeng:A Folk Dance of China’s Han People

摘要

HUAGUDENG,literally translated as a flower drum lantern,is a folk dance of the Han nationality in China.Mainly popular in Fengtai and other counties in east China’s Anhui Province,the art form integrates dancing,singing,and gong and drum beats into a storyline.Among various huagudeng styles,Fengtai Huagudeng is regarded as an important branch,known for the expression of intense emotions and delicate dance movements.It has enjoyed a history of more than 1,000 years.One main reason for its lasting popularity is that the emotions conveyed by the dance strike a resonating chord with the viewers.During a show,performers and the audience become“playmates,”who come together to enjoy a good time.This also draws the participants closer with each other.The content of the performance is filled with typical elements of the countryside.