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Yangko Dance


This entry was posted on Saturday, August 25th, 2007.



Yangko is a very common folk dance among Chinese in China. A yangko can be performed by two or three people who recreate a simple story line, or by several dozen dancers who act out complicated dramas. A performer’s sense of humor, plus colorful props such as colored ribbons, paper fans, or handkerchiefs make a yangko a unique cultural celebration, especially when combined with stilt walkers and dragon dances.


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