Huagudeng is a type of traditional dance of the Han people in China. It is (主要地) popular in Fengtai and other villages in Anhui. The art form (混合) dancing, singing and beating drums into a storyline. (在…之中) lots of them, Fengtai Huagudeng is thought as one of the most important. It is known for its cheerful (精神).
In general, huagudeng is shown in winter. People usually use it to show their (平静的) life in the countryside. Villagers come to a square to dance together and (庆祝) the harvest of a year. The show includes four parts: dancing, singing, mini-plays and drum playing. Dancing plays a central role in these parts.
Huagudeng has been well developed and kept for two (原因). First, it has been a part of the culture of a large population since it (出现). Second, after 1949, it has been regarded as a kind of local opera. Huagudeng becomes so popular that it has been taught in universities.
The inheritors (传承人) have also spared no effort to spread the art. Deng Hong is one of them. She says they still perform huagudeng in the countryside, and (带领) art teams to perform across the country. The more she performs, the (深的) understanding of the art she has. All of these have increased the popularity of this traditional art across the country.
