Xingtang Lion Dance was formally appraised as an intangible cultural heritage in 2016. With Master Chen Rusen leading, Xing Tang Lion Dance Team have produced many lion dance works with modern twists and enjoy a good reputation all over the world.

Typical Lion Dance moves are “leaving the cave”, “passing the bridge”, “drinking water”, “playing with a ball”. This episode of Dongguan Live accompanies Daniel, Abby, and Carolyn as they try for themselves the fine art of Xingtang Lion Dance, one of Dongguan’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.