STORY: Painted-face dragon dance performed in China's Guizhou
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 12, 2025
DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2025
LENGTH: 00:01:39
LOCATION: GUIYANG, China
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the dragon dance performance 
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HU XUELING, Dragon dancer
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG TONGPING, Dragon dancer
4. various of performances

STORYLINE:

A dragon dance was performed on Tuesday during a Lantern Festival parade in an ancient town in Jinping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province.
   
The dragon dance is a traditional folk art with a history of more than 600 years. It is characterized by the dancers' beautiful painted faces.
   
By practicing the dance, villagers have not only built up their bodies but also developed a deep understanding of their own traditions.
   
SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HU XUELING, Dragon dancer
"When I stand on the stage and hear the drums, I feel very excited and can't help dancing. I enjoy my performance. We can also exercise our bodies and work as a team."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG TONGPING, Dragon dancer
"I'm the dragon head. We are so happy when tourists visit our hometown."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guiyang, China.
(XHTV)