Set against the backdrop of the Dragon Boat Festival in Guangdong, this short film captures the enduring spirit of the lion dance, a soulful tradition that stands alongside rice dumplings and dragon boat racing. Tracing a journey through ...See moreSet against the backdrop of the Dragon Boat Festival in Guangdong, this short film captures the enduring spirit of the lion dance, a soulful tradition that stands alongside rice dumplings and dragon boat racing. Tracing a journey through two millennial-from the poetic musings of Qu Yuan to modern-day dreamers breathing new life into this cultural art form-it celebrates the passion that defines the legacy of the lion dance. With every leap and drumbeat, the story unfolds through the eyes of an intangible cultural heritage inheritor and his teammates, blending love, tradition, and the pursuit of dreams into a mesmerizing tale. Written by
Malachi Austin
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