Peacock Dance Nomenclature

The Peacock Dance is the most characteristic performing dance among the Dai dances, which has been circulated in the Dehong area, Xishuangbanna area and Jinggu, Menglian, Gengma and other counties. Peacock Dance, in the Dai language in Dehong, is "Ga Luoyong", and in the Dai language in Xishuangbanna, is "Fan Nuoyong". "Ga" and "where" are jumping or dancing; "Luoyong" and "Nuoyong" are "peacock". During the performance, the dancers carry pagoda-shaped gold crowns and masks on their heads and peacock frame props on their backs, accompanied by elephant foot drums, cymbals and other musical instruments. There are solo dances, duo dances, trio dances and opera performances.

Performing dances include "Peacock Dance", "Elephant Dance", "Fish Dance", "Butterfly Dance Around the peacock dance jump method is different, to performers of their different skills specialties and the formation of a variety of different styles.