ETHNIC AND FOLK DANCE

Chinese culture has been endowed with incredible regional and ethnic diversity, including over 50 ethnic groups. These groups’ distinct ways of life reflect differences in topography, climate, attire, and religious traditions. Chinese folk dance, meanwhile, originates from the majority ethnicity of Han and its different traditions in different regions of China. Among popular folk dance styles are the Yang Ge, ribbon, fan, and handkerchief dances, all famous for being lively and cheerful.