Nezha Deity is a very popular folk god in East Asian societies. In Chinese mythology, Nezha was the third son of God Li Jing so that he's called "Sam Thài Tsú" (means the third prince) in Taiwanese.
There are a lot of legends about him, like flying with a wheel of fire under each foot, with a red sash around his shoulder, and with a "cosmic ring" in one hand and a spear in the other. People used to wear oversized masks of a baby-faced god and dressed in elaborate costumes, and then paraded on the streets to celebrate his birthday before. In the near years, some people in Chiayi County had an idea to add techno music and dance into the parade. The parade soon became a cute and fun performance. On the opening ceremony of the 2009 World Games, their performance caught everyone's eye and was chosen to be the most impressive one of the year. Since then, it has been "an exquisite, modern and very Taiwanese" folk religion parade.
more information about "dancing with gods":
http://taiwanreview.nat.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=83089&CtNode=1357
Techno dance of Nezha Deity is interesting. It is also modern and full of taiwanese culture.
回覆刪除Yeah..... I agree.
回覆刪除Though it looks kind of silly, it really is creative!
回覆刪除To Leo: It's also funny.
回覆刪除To Yoyo: Maybe~its dance has a stupid feel. I danced like them when I was elementary school student.
I would like to join in the parade!! It will be fun!!!
回覆刪除It's also cool!!:))
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