A sword is more than just a weapon

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There is an old saying in China that a fine dance has to have a fine prop. That's why dancers in China are often seen with something in their hands. This enhances the message they want to convey.

"In China a sword is both a weapon, and more than a weapon," says Hu Yang, principal dancer at the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater. "The sword doesn't exist alone. It's ingrained in our culture," he says.