Introduction of Ao Yu Dance

The Ao Yu Dance is a Han Chinese folk dance enjoyed by the people in the area of Shachong Village, Panyu, Guangzhou, which originated from a beautiful myth and legend. Before the liberation of China, every time the Ao Yu Dance was performed, people who worked outside the village would return to their hometowns to participate in the event. The parade was held in the evening, with the big gong, umbrella, headboard and big dan flag opening the way, followed by the ao fish. There are also various kinds of fish lanterns and colorful "color teams", such as "Tantou color" which includes selling fish, pork, chicken olives, wontons and so on. Before the liberation of China, the costume of the ao is very ugly, and after that, the ao used to be a pretty boy. In the past, there were only one female and one male ao fish dancing in pairs, and after that, ten ao fish could be danced in pairs. It can be used as a stage performance with story content, as well as a square and parade performance. Ao fish dance that adds to the festive atmosphere, but also expresses the prayers of the Han Chinese working people for a better life.