Abstract
There are many places of unicorn dance in China; most of the unicorn dances of the same name in other places, however, can only be found in the list. There are few detailed studies, only Cangxi unicorn dance has rich information, and it is described in relative detail in “Cangxi County Chronicles” and “Chinese Dance Chronicles”. In terms of performance forms, performance characteristics and cultural connotation, Cangxi unicorn dance has some similarities with southern lion and unicorn dance, but its individual characteristics are more obvious. As a result, if we want to understand the origin of Cangxi unicorn dance, we must clarify the relationship between Cangxi unicorn dance and other similar dances, and understand the unique historical, cultural and geographical environment of Cangxi in order to better know its origin. Therefore, this paper will study the unicorn from three aspects: the introduction of Unicorn, the source of Unicorn image and the relationship with the South lion.
Highlights
Cangxi unicorn dance, as a provincial intangible cultural heritage, is still active in Cangxi County, Sichuan Province
If we want to understand the origin of Cangxi unicorn dance, we must clarify the relationship between Cangxi unicorn dance and other similar dances, and understand the unique historical, cultural and geographical environment of Cangxi in order to better know its origin
The existing unicorn data say that the Cangxi unicorn dance originated in the Ming Dynasty, but there is no reliable record in the specific literature
Summary
As a provincial intangible cultural heritage, is still active in Cangxi County, Sichuan Province. There are records of unicorn lanterns in the Cultural Chronicles of Cangxi County compiled by Zhang Guoying, a native of Cangxi County. These achievements are from the perspective of description and introduction to record the unicorn dance; the content is relatively simple. There is a lack of “in-depth” research on Cangxi unicorn dance; it is of academic and practical value to study the origin and development of Cangxi unicorn dance and explore the relationship between other similar dances
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