Dragon head game

Jilin
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The Dragon Head Game is an ancient Korean folk game that originated in the Korean Peninsula and has a long history. It was originally a fighting game, a way of competing between tribes to show their strength. It gradually evolved into a sports and entertainment activity with a performance nature during the Joseon Dynasty. In the early 20th century, with the large-scale migration of Korean immigrants to China, the Dragon Head Game was also introduced and spread throughout Antu County, Yanbian. The activity method of the Dragon Head Game is different from the dragon dance of the Chinese nation, but the production of the dragon head is roughly similar to that of the traditional Chinese dragon head. The dragon body is a bracket made of wooden poles. , and there are no special decorations. During the performance, the teams are divided into two opposing teams according to the number of people. Dozens of people set up a colorful dragon, and a general stands on it waving colorful flags to command his side to fight with the other side. There are fewer performance elements and more confrontational nature. The "Dragon Head Game" mainly shows people's happy mood and warm scenes through confrontation. In the game, the red and blue sides are divided into two teams, and the number of people is equal. Both sides have a dragon head installed on a wooden frame symbolizing the dragon body, carried by the soldiers, and there is a general on the dragon body holding a colorful flag to command. When entering the field, both sides have to circle the field, and then compete in the designated area. When the two sides When the dragon heads are put together, the game begins, and the crowd cheers and encourages the crowd around their own dragon heads. The dragon heads turn left three times and right three times, and then, under the command of the general, push the other side with force, and the game ends with one side retreating. The winner has to perform for a while before leaving. Regardless of the winner or loser, the crowd will cheer and sing, and celebrate by removing the dragon heads from the wooden frame. The "Dragon Head Game" is most famous for its performance in Antu, which was performed during the state celebration and had a great influence. The "Dragon Head Game" is one of the representative games of the Korean ethnic group in China. It is the most grand and spectacular game among all kinds of games. A competitive performance activity with a performance nature. In the long process of evolution, the "Dragon Head Game" has developed into a folk art form with a performance nature. The production of the dragon head is very particular, and the performance is carried out according to the prescribed procedures. In addition, the dance of the masses adds to the fun, which has a high artistic quality. As a folk game of the Korean ethnic group, it is very popular among the Korean people. All Korean villages and towns in Antu County will carry out "Dragon Head Game" activities during the festival, making it enduring. Information source: Jilin Province Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center Information source: Jilin Province Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center

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