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The dragon dance is a form of traditional dancing originated from china.

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Why is the dragon dance important to the people that perform it

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Why is the dragon dance important to the people that perform it

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People perform the dragon dance because they believe that by performing the dance, it scares away evil spirits and all bad luck along with them and instead, brings good luck and wealth.

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Instruments used in the music to accompany the dance

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Instruments used in the music to accompany the dance

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The performance of the dragon dance is accompanied by the intense, appealing rhythm of the cymbals, gongs, and, the big drum.

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Originally, the dragon dance was performed to please the ancestors and to plead for rain for the crops and prevent sickness and hunger but now the dragon dance is used as a cultural activity.

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What do the dancers wear during the dragon dance

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What do the dancers wear during the dragon dance

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Dancers are dress in clothes that match the body of the dragon and they often wear long pants that match perfectly in color.

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Cultural groups that perform the dragon dance

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Cultural groups that perform the dragon dance

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The dragon dance is performed in China and the Chinese communities around the world.

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What is a holiday associated with the dragon dance

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What is a holiday associated with the dragon dance

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The dragon dance is performed during the Chinese festive celebrations such as Lunar New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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How is the dragon dance used as a form of expression

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How is the dragon dance used as a form of expression

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Performing the dragon dance is a way to scare away evil spirits and is performed in almost all special Chinese festivals.

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The dragon dance originated from the Han Dynasty. The dragon dance was performed to bring in good luck, the tradition never faded as time passed, but now the dance is used for cultural activates.

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