CATDOLL:C88: Dragon and lion dances are so weak! Otaku’s new skill: “Dancing pillow”

Lion and dragon dances are a must-see festive activity during Chinese New Year and other festivals. They not only help to strengthen the body, but also pass on Chinese culture. However, this kind of activity was unexpectedly "developed" in this year's C88. Do you remember the 7-meter-long pillow at C88? Someone was actually "running around" with this pillow. This scene was filmed by netizens. In the blink of an eye, it can indeed be associated with the lion or dragon dance activities in China. This 7-meter-long pillow can be carried by two people now. When a 70-meter-long pillow is released in the future, I wonder how many people will be needed to carry it!

Man running with a pillow

Dragon dance (left) Lion dance (right)

ps: A little science

Dragon dance: commonly known as playing with dragon lanterns, is one of the traditional folk cultural activities of the Han Chinese in China. Dragon dances are performed during every festive occasion. During the dragon dance, the dragon follows the hydrangea and makes various movements, interweaving and continuously displaying various postures such as twisting, waving, leaning back, kneeling, jumping, and shaking. [1] Therefore, praying for peace and a good harvest by dancing the dragon has become a folk culture of the Han Chinese across the country. Dragon dance and lion dance were one of the programs in major festivals in ancient times. With the immigration of Chinese people to all parts of the world, the dragon dance culture has now spread to mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and even to Europe, America, Australia, and New Zealand, where there are large Chinese populations, and has become a symbol of Chinese culture.

Lion dance: It is an excellent folk art in my country. During festivals or gatherings, people often perform lion dance to liven up the atmosphere. Lion dance can be divided into southern and northern styles, and the lion dance performance in Guangdong is the most famous in the south. The lion is made of colorful cloth strips. Two people perform each lion together, one dancing the head and the other dancing the tail. To the sound of gongs and drums, the performers dress up as lions and perform various lion movements. During the performance, the lion dancers use various moves to show southern martial arts, which is very masculine.

Dancing pillow: It has all the benefits of both dragon and lion dances, and can strengthen the body; it is a must-have activity for otakus in their spare time; of course, you need a pillow that is at least 7 meters long. But the premise is that the last paragraph is nonsense.