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EASTERN CULTURE

LED Dragon Dance
List some adjectives you would use to describe the dragon dance. Have you ever seen a similar performance in your school or community?
Look at artworks depicting dragons. Why are dragons important in Chinese culture?
The dragon dance is the work of a team of performers who must carefully coordinate their movements. Choreograph a dance with classmates in which you work together as a team to make collaborative movements.

Bian Lian: The Magical Art of Chinese "Face Changing
The Chinese dramatic art of bian lian gives the term “two-faced” a whole new meaning. Translated literally as “changing face,” it’s a unique aspect of Sichuan opera, which originated around 1700, in which the performers, quick as lightning, change their masks multiple times.
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