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DVD - The Chinese Acrobatics / Lion Dance (English/Chinese)
- The Chinese Acrobatics:
This documentary will present you how Chinese acrobatics, a traditional popular practice, was introduced to the court and how it finally returned to its folk origins, establishing itself as one of the most fascinating element of Chinese culture. Through out this documentary you will be able to enjoy the wonderful performance of Chinese acrobatics in Wuqiao, the cradle of this spectacular art. These highly skilled Chinese acrobats that rarely allow themselves to show their true feelings display a sens of gentleness while remaining strong and resilient in their effort.
- Chinese Lion Dancing:
The Chinese Lion dance is a typical art form of Chinese culture. Although their are no lions living in China, lion culture and lion dancing are wide spread in China and has become an internationally recognized emblem of Chinese folk culture. This documentary focuses on explaining the differences existing between lion dances from the South and from the North. Indeed, southern lion dancing is more reserved and delicate whereas the northern style is more majestic and spectacular. In this documentary one will fully enjoy the depth and diversity of Chinese lion dancing.
Chinese and English subtitles
Length: 59mn
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