Of what culture is a dance erformed by a team of dancers who manipulate a long flexible figure of a dragon using poles positioned at regular intervals along the length of the dragon, that is used in public celebrations, rituals and ceremonies?
Dragon dance Dragon dance () is a form of traditional dance and performance in Chinese culture. Like the lion dance it is most often seen in festive celebrations. The dance is performed by a team of dancers who manipulate a long flexible figure of a dragon using poles positioned at regular intervals along the length of the dragon. The dance team simulates the imagined movements of this river spirit in a sinuous, undulating manner.
Associations of good-doing The associations of good-doing () are organised groups of the indigenous religion of Hebei province (河北民间宗教 "Héběi mínjiān zōngjiào" or 河北民间信仰 "Héběi mínjiān xìnyǎng"), or the "Pear Area" of China. The Congregation of the Dragon's Name (龙牌会 "Lóngpái Huì") is one of these movements of good-doers.