Source: Hebei News Network
In order to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, improve cultural exchanges and development in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, promote the in-depth integration of cultural tourism, and build Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cultural tourism brand, the 2nd Hebei • Lulong Tournament of Dragon Dance, Lion Dance, Stilt, Flag-Waving in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region kicked off at the Stadium of Lulong County on September 23. Relevant leaders of Hebei Public Art Center, Hebei Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center, Beijing Culture and Art Activity Center, Tianjin Public Art Center, the Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio, Film and Television of Qinhuangdao. Ma Weibin, director of Hebei Public Art Center and director of Hebei Intangible Cultural Heritage Center, and Hu Ruidong, member of the Standing Committee and minister of Publicity Department of the County Party Committee, attended the opening ceremony.
This event is sponsored by Hebei Public Art Center, Hebei Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center, Beijing Culture and Art Activity Center, Tianjin Public Art Center, the Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio, Film and Television of Qinhuangdao, and Lulong County People’s Government, undertaken by Qinhuangdao Public Art Center, and the Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio, Film and Television of Lulong County, involving 14 outstanding teams of dragon dance, lion dance, stilt, and flag--waving from Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei, to show the folk customs and the fruitful results of intangible cultural heritage protection, featuring unique charms, and interconnected characteristics of these places, which will promote artistic exchanges and cooperation in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region.
In recent years, Lulong county has conscientiously implemented the spirit of the important statements of General Secretary Xi Jinping, improving the cultural construction in accordance with the key work requirements of the province and the city, implementing the basic standards of public cultural services, and creating large-scale event brands such as the first Tournament of Dragon Dance and Lion Dance in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region, Culture and Art Festival, Cultural Poverty Alleviation Handicraft Skills Exhibition, and Singing Competition, hosting regular cultural events such as farmers square dance competition, and bringing culture activities and performances to the rural area. The county party committee and the county government will vigorously implement the cultural tourism brand project, to do a good job in the cultural construction, focusing on the goal of building a well-off society in all respects and consolidating cultural confidence.
14 teams including Tianjin Jingdong Gong and Drum Art Troupe, Tianjin Nankai Folk Art Troupe, Shanhaiguan Dragon Dance Troupe, Beijing Shunyuanxiang Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe, Lulong Shiyanghu Lion Dance Troupe, Cangzhou Liuji Lion Dance Troupe, Tianjin Huanteng Folk Art Troupe, and Langfang Tongyi Stilt Club, etc. have participated in the competition, bringing a wonderful and applaudable visual feast to the audience.
After fierce competition, Flag-waving Team of Beijing Fangshan Cultural Activity Center, Cangzhou Liuji Lion Dance Troupe, Tianjin Huanteng Folk Art Troupe, and Shanhaiguan Dragon Dance Troupe won gold medals, 10 teams including Tianjin Jingdong Gong and Drum Troupe, Beijing Shunyuanxiang Dragon Dance and Lion Dance Troupe, and Lulong Shiyanghu Lion Dance Troupe won silver medals, Langfang Tongyi Stilt Club won the best performance award.
“This is the second time I have come to Lulong to participate in the competition. I like Lulong very much. I learned about Lulong’s long history and culture, received the passion of Lulong people, and tasted Lulong’s roasted sweet potatoes and vermicelli. I am looking forward to coming again with my friends.” Rejoiced Zhang Jianwang, head of Tianjin Huanteng Folk Art Troupe, who won the gold award in the competition.
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