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From: China Tibet Online 2011-05-12 08:39:00
by: Melinda Jin
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Unique ancient dance revitalized in modern Tibet

Tibetan locals perform "Xuan Dance" in front of Ntho-ling Monastery in Zhada County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on May 8, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]
Tibetan locals perform "Xuan Dance" in front of Ntho-ling Monastery in Zhada County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on May 8, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua]

"Xuan Dance" is a traditional Tibetan folk dance mixed with narrating, singing and dancing, inherited from the ancient Guge Kingdom thousands of years ago.

The dance is a mixture of various major art forms in Tibet such as Tibetan Opera, Tibetan dance, singing and narration.

This state-level intangible cultural heritage widely ranges from Tibetan religion, rites, customs to festival celebrations in contents.

This ancient dancing art form is regaining its vigor as local Tibetans have lived a moderately comfortable life. 

 
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