Puning Yingge dance shines in Bangkok on May Day
Amidst the resounding beats of drums and clashing of cymbals, a group of dancers performed the traditional Chinese Puning Yingge folk dance on the evening of May 1st at Asiatique The Riverfront in Bangkok, Thailand. Collaborating with the Wenyi Yingge Team from Phanat Nikhom, Chonburi Province, Thailand, performers of Puning Yingge brought the essence of "Chinese Warrior Dance" beyond borders.
The spectacle drew a crowd of Thai locals and tourists from around the world, who were captivated by the dynamic and graceful movements of the performers and experienced firsthand the unique charm of Guangdong's rich traditional culture. Spectators expressed awe at the powerful fusion of strength and beauty embodied in the Yingge dance, igniting a sense of passion and excitement.
"Ansai Waist Drum in the North, Puning Yingge in the South"—with a history spanning over 300 years, Puning Yingge dance has remained an enduring cultural treasure, passed down through generations in Puning, Guangdong. Originating from a segment of the classic Chinese novel "Water Margin," the roles and stories depicted in the Yingge dance symbolize the virtues of heroism, justice, righteousness, and peace, making it a cherished cultural emblem. The main form of performance involves large-scale collective dances, with performers wielding short wooden sticks, striking in rhythm with intensity.
The Sino-Thai Yingge Exchange and Performance, which commenced on April 30th, will continue until May 4th. Over the course of five days, the Puning Yingge Cultural Exchange Group will engage in cultural exchanges across three locations in Thailand, including its capital, Bangkok, as well as in Ratchaburi Province and Chonburi Province.
On April 30th, the Fumei Youth Yingge Team from Puning, in an unprecedented collaboration, danced alongside the Ratchaburi Yingge Team on the streets of Ratchaburi, Thailand. This marked the first-ever joint performance of Chinese and Thai Yingge dances, delivering a whirlwind of cultural exchange to Thai locals and international tourists alike, while fostering deeper ties between Chinese and Thai cultures.
On May 2nd, the Puning Yingge Cultural Exchange Group will join the annual Harvest Festival Folk Culture Parade in Phanat Nikhom, Chunburi Province. Following this, on May 3rd, a grand Sino-Thai Yingge Gala will grace the occasion. Enthralling performances will be presented by four esteemed teams: the Fumei Youth Yingge Team from Puning, the Mingdeshantan Yingge Team from Phanat Nikhom, the Wenyi School Yingge Team from Phanat Nikhom, and the Ratchaburi Yingge Team from Ratchaburi Province, each representing the rich tapestry of Yingge styles from both nations.
Source:Yangcheng Evening News
普宁英歌“五一”亮相泰国曼谷
锣鼓铮铮催人奋进，槌起槌落展现英歌风采。5月1日晚，在泰国曼谷热门景点滨河码头夜市（ Asiatique The Riverfront），来自中国广东省普宁市的富美青年英歌队携手泰国春武里府旧罔县文益英歌队共同表演了英歌舞，将“中华战舞”再度舞出国门。
演出现场吸引了大量泰国民众和中外游客驻足观看，沉浸式感受“中华战舞”的飒爽英姿，体验来自广东优秀传统文化的独特魅力。在场泰国观众和来自世界各地的游客纷纷表示，英歌舞太震撼了，是力和美的结合，让人热血沸腾。
“北有安塞腰鼓，南有普宁英歌”，普宁英歌迄今已有300多年历史，在普宁历久不衰、世代流传。英歌舞的角色和故事取材于中国古典名著《水浒传》攻打大名府片段，被认为是崇尚英雄、弘扬正义、扬正压邪、吉祥平安的象征。其主要表演形式为大型集体舞——舞者双手各持一根短木棒，上下左右互相对击，节奏强烈。
本次中泰英歌汇演从4月30日持续至5月4日。五天时间里，普宁市英歌文化交流团将在泰国首都曼谷、叻丕府以及春武里府旧罔县三地开展文化交流。
就在4月30日，富美青年英歌队还与叻丕府英歌队在叻丕市街头进行了历史性“共舞”，这是中泰英歌舞首次合体，为泰国民众和中外游客呈送“英歌旋风”的同时，促进了中泰两国文化的交流。
5月2日，普宁市英歌文化交流团还将前往泰国春武里府旧罔县，参加该县一年一度的丰收祭民俗文化节，并于3日19时30分，在旧罔县公园举行中泰英歌大汇演。届时普宁富美青年英歌队、旧罔县明德善坛英歌队、旧罔县文益学校英歌队以及叻丕府英歌队等风格不同的四支队伍将同场竞技。
来源：羊城晚报
