There is a popular saying among people of the ethnic Yi minority group, "The sound of flower-drums in every village shakes the mountain. Once you don't dance anyday, your feet will miss it." Flower-drum dance is a traditional folk performing art that integrates music and dance. Eshan Yi Autonomous County in southwest China's Yunnan Province is believed to be the hometown of this dance. It was first introduced to Eshan in 1898, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and was popularized throughout the cou

"Huxuan Dance" is one of the popular works of Chinese pipa performer and music producer Liu Qingyao. In the music video, dressed in specially-designed costumes, she imitated the movements and postures of the Huxuan Dance players depicted at the murals of the famous Dunhuang Grottoes. #TheVibe #ArtisticAces | China Plus Culture

CGTN Super Night was held on Saturday evening as Chinese people worldwide celebrated the start of the Spring Festival. Check out the show titled "Yi Zhou, Reverse Pipa Dance." Three enthusiasts of traditional Chinese clothing have restored ancient music and instruments from the Dunhuang region and adapted them with Dunhuang dance. Their performance brings the musical figures depicted in the Dunhuang murals to life. #Hello2023 #HappyNewYear #Rabbit #SpringGala | China Plus Culture

💃💃🎶 Commonly pictured in ancient #Dunhuang murals, pipa dance is a stunning fusion of music and movement. Originating from Xiyu, or the western regions, and flourishing in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), dancers perform while playing the pipa with iconic, contortionist poses like the famous “playing the pipa behind the back”. A symbol of elegance and skill, this dance brings to life the golden age of Chinese music and dance with timeless charm. #PipaDance #DunhuangArt #TangElegance #IDD2025 #Inte