This group performs high-pole dragon dance, one of the most physically demanding forms of traditional Chinese performance. Dancers jump, pivot, and balance on narrow poles rising several meters above the ground, depending entirely on strength, timing, and trust. Without the costume, the choreography appears raw and technical, a display of pure athletic control. Once the dragon is added, those same precise movements merge into a single, flowing creature suspended in the air. Mastering high-pole d

Witness the spectacular bench dragon dance in Wuyuan County, China's Jiangxi Province. Stretching nearly 200 meters, the radiant dragon is formed as each family contributes a wooden bench for the Chinese New Year blessings. A living masterpiece of folk heritage. | China Xinhua News

A 400-meter-long lantern dragon dance parade was staged in Cili County, central China's Hunan Province, to mark the Lantern Festival, which falls on Wednesday this year. | China Xinhua News