Barongsai (lion dance)

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf folk
performing arts
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Chinese_diaspora
gptkbp:costume large head
colorful decorations
mirrors on forehead
movable mouth
gptkbp:features acrobatic movements
martial arts elements
gptkbp:hasCompanion gptkb:government_agency
drums
cymbals
gptkbp:hasVariant gptkb:Northern_Lion_Dance
gptkb:Southern_Lion_Dance
gptkbp:historicalName gptkb:Song_Dynasty
gptkb:Tang_Dynasty
gptkb:Han_Dynasty
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Barongsai (lion dance)
gptkbp:mayInclude gptkb:cai_qing_(plucking_the_greens)_ritual
gptkbp:origin gptkb:China
gptkbp:performedAt gptkb:Chinese_New_Year
gptkb:Cap_Go_Meh
weddings
temple ceremonies
business openings
cultural parades
important Chinese festivals
gptkbp:performedBy two dancers
gptkbp:popularFor gptkb:Indonesia
gptkb:Malaysia
gptkb:Singapore
gptkb:Thailand
gptkb:Vietnam
Chinese communities worldwide
gptkbp:recognizedBy UNESCO (as intangible cultural heritage in some regions)
gptkbp:relatedTo dragon dance
gptkbp:requires physical strength
teamwork
coordination
gptkbp:spreadTo gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkb:East_Asia
Western countries
gptkbp:symbolizes prosperity
good luck
warding off evil spirits
gptkbp:uses lion costume
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chinese_Indonesian
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5