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Artistic & Historical Background:          Listen
The traditional Chinese dance "Paper Umbrella" is a culturally rich and historically significant performance art.

Through exquisite hand-painted designs, unique dance movements, and stunning stage settings, it showcases the charm of Chinese traditional culture.

In this performance, dancers hold oil paper umbrellas painted with peony patterns and dance gracefully on stage, displaying a combination of elegance, softness, and strength.

Oil paper umbrellas are a traditional rain accessory in China with a long history.

In ancient times, people made lightweight and waterproof oil paper umbrellas from bamboo and silk to cope with rainy weather.

Over time, oil paper umbrellas evolved into an art form, imbued with rich symbolism.

In Chinese culture, peonies symbolize wealth, prosperity, and a beautiful life.

Therefore, in the "Paper Umbrella" performance, dancers holding oil paper umbrellas painted with peony patterns imply that they hope to live a happy and fulfilling life through their own efforts.

In addition, "Paper Umbrella" also demonstrates the unique charm of traditional Chinese dance.

Dancers wear gorgeous costumes such as robes, skirts, headdresses, and exquisite embroidered shoes.

Their movements are graceful and stretching, full of strength and rhythmic sense.

On stage, dancers use rotation, jumping, and rolling movements to take the audience into a world full of dreamlike colors.

In conclusion, "Paper Umbrella" is an artistic performance full of cultural connotations and historical significance.

It not only showcases the charm of Chinese traditional culture but also conveys people's yearning for a better life.

In this performance, we can see the perfect combination of traditional Chinese dance and the ancient item of oil paper umbrellas, jointly interpreting the cultural heritage and artistic achievements of the Chinese nation.