On the Artistic Features of Jiangxi Regional Folk Dance “Gannan Tea-picking”

Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v1i2.190

Xiang Wu

Department of Dance, School of Music, Jiangxi Normal University

Abstract

Hakka tea-picking dance is the representative of the folk dance in Jiangxi province. In 2006, Gannan tea-picking opera is listed as “non-material cultural heritage” in China. From the date of its birth, it has been influenced by the local songs and opera, producing a unique form of art performance. After a few hundred years of spread and development, Gannan tea-picking dance has remained alive. Compared with other Han nationality folk dances, Gannan tea-picking dance is the most interesting and humorous one, and it’s the best one simulating all kinds of animal images. There are “three unique performing skills”, namely squatting step, fan flowers, single sleeve. There are two kinds of simulation: animal simulation and modal simulation. Regardless of its form, action, props or expression, it is very close to the life of Hakka ethnic group. It is a kind of dance art form full of regional vernacular style and unique characteristics of Hakka ethnic folk.

Keywords

tea-picking dance, three unique skills, artistic characteristics

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