The Han folk songs and dances are as follows:
I. Tap Song.
The Tap Song is an ancient Chinese form of mass song and dance. Most of the people in the festival gathering hand in hand with feet on the ground, while singing and dancing. In some places, it has been passed down to this day.
Second, rice-planting songs.
Yangge is one of the Han folk dance forms. Mainly popular in northern China, mostly performed at festivals and gatherings. According to the different regions and styles, it is divided into Shanbei Yangge, Northeast Yangge, Hebei Yangge, etc. It is usually performed by dancers dressed as various characters. Generally, the dancers dress up as various characters and hold props such as colored silks, handkerchiefs and fans. The form is cheerful and warm, with a strong flavor of life. Some places will be folk stilts, dry boat, flower drums and other forms of song and dance are also collectively referred to as "Yangge".
Three, waist encouragement.
Waist encouragement is one of the Han folk dance forms. Mostly performed at festivals and gatherings. Originally popular in northern Shaanxi Province, China, to Ansai and other places waist drum is the most famous. The dancers hang oval drums on their waists and dance while holding drumsticks in each hand. The rhythm is strong and rough, and the movements are vigorous and powerful. After the popularity in many areas.
Four, flower-drum lanterns.
Flower Drum Lantern is one of the Han folk dance forms. Popular on both sides of the Huai River in Anhui Province and Huaibei area. The male corner called "drum frame", action rough and generous, humor and fun, more somersault skills; female corner called "orchid", the action of the sprightly and spirited, playful, cheerful and enthusiastic. They are mostly performed at festivals and gatherings. Many of them have been processed into performing dances reserved for professional art groups.
Fifth, the lion dance.
Lion dance is one of the Han folk dance form. Popular in a large area of China. Long history, the Han Dynasty has been recorded. Generally by two people acting together a lion, a man dressed as a warrior holding a colorful ball to tease. The performance is divided into "cultural lion", "martial lion" two kinds. Mostly accompanied by percussion. After processing to improve, using many difficult movements, become a dance and acrobatics combined with the art of dance form.
Six, dragon dance.
Dragon Dance is also known as "dragon lantern". One of the Han folk dance form. Popular in a large area of China. Long history, the Han Dynasty has been recorded. "Dragon" shape shape, but the subsection are singular. By a person holding a colored ball to lead the dragon dance. The form is enthusiastic and joyful. Generally accompanied by gongs and drums, dance more firecrackers to help.
Seven, lanterns.
Flower lantern is one of the Han folk dance. Popular in southwest China and other regions. Mostly cheerful form of song and dance. Dance method varies from place to place. Such as Yunnan lanterns to the body of the Vladivostok changes, the formation of its special style.
Eight, Andai dance.
Andai dance is one of the Mongolian folk song and dance forms. Dancers hold a scarf in each hand, singing and dancing. The action is enthusiastic and unrestrained, with a strong sense of rhythm. It is often used in festivals and gatherings.