EMBRACING TRADITIONS AND INNOVATIONS OF SUIXI LION HEADS IN LION DANCE PERFORMANCES IN CHINA

Zhan, Sudan and Wan Jamarul Imran, Wan Abdullah Thani (2023) EMBRACING TRADITIONS AND INNOVATIONS OF SUIXI LION HEADS IN LION DANCE PERFORMANCES IN CHINA. International Journal of Applied and Creative Arts, 6 (1). pp. 65-90. ISSN 2636-9427

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Abstract

This study investigates the incorporation of traditions and innovations in the use of Suixi Lion Heads in lion dance performances in China. Suixi Lion Heads are a form of folk art that has been passed down through generations, and their design incorporates new elements while still maintaining their traditional essence. Through an analysis of the visual symbols and production process of Suixi Lion Heads, this study explores how the balance between tradition and innovation has contributed to their popularity and success in lion dance performances. The simplified production process of Suixi Lion Heads allows for faster and more cost-effective production, resulting in streamlined designs that are better suited to contemporary aesthetics and market demands. Furthermore, this study highlights the importance of promoting and developing Suixi Lion Head culture through lion dance performances, which can facilitate the preservation and evolution of the tradition. By embracing both traditions and innovations, Suixi Lion Heads continue to play a vital role in the cultural heritage of China, providing a link between the past and the present in lion dance performances.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Suixi Lion Heads; traditions; innovations;lion dance performances; cultural heritage. ..
Subjects: N Fine Arts > N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR
Divisions: Academic Faculties, Institutes and Centres > Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts
Faculties, Institutes, Centres > Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts
Academic Faculties, Institutes and Centres > Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts
Depositing User: Wan Abdullah Thani
Date Deposited: 23 Aug 2023 06:24
Last Modified: 23 Aug 2023 06:24
URI: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/42647

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