Zizhong Rod Puppetry: A Legendary Intangible Cultural Heritage at Your Fingertips

✨In Luzhou, Sichuan, there is a lively intangible cultural heritage, the Yutan Colorful Dragon! It is a national intangible cultural heritage! . 🎇The history of the Yutan Colorful Dragon in Luzhou is like a thick storybook. As early as the 18th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, local folk artists transformed the original simple "grass dragon" into a colorful dragon. In 1919, the first Yutan Colorful Dragon made its stunning debut, starting its legendary journey. . 🥳Every year during the festival, the Yutan Colorful Dragon makes a dazzling appearance, creating a lively atmosphere! The essence of the Yutan Colorful Dragon performance lies in the word "alive," emphasizing the perfect unity of man and dragon! The dancers seem to have a spiritual connection with the colorful dragon, "moving from within and manifesting externally," with their hearts full of passion and emotions, their hands dance with vivid expressions. Their eyes follow their hearts, and their hands follow their eyes, creating a seamless and extraordinary performance! . 😔However, as time goes by, fewer and fewer young people can dance the colorful dragon. This precious intangible cultural heritage is a brilliant gem left by our ancestors, how can we let it fade away? We hope that more young people will learn about the Yutan Colorful Dragon, join the ranks of inheritance, and let this vibrant oriental dragon continue to shine brightly in the long river of time!💪