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2025.04.15 16:37 GMT+8

Fitness dragon dance: Modernizing an ancient art

Updated 2025.04.15 16:37 GMT+8
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People practice a modern fitness variant of a solo dragon dance in Beijing. /CGTN

People practice a modern fitness variant of a solo dragon dance in Beijing. /CGTN

People practice a modern fitness variant of a solo dragon dance in Beijing. /CGTN

People practice a modern fitness variant of a solo dragon dance in Beijing. /CGTN

While traditional dragon dances demand complex teamwork and years of training, a new fitness variant has streamlined this UNESCO-listed heritage item into a one-person sport. A 10-meter rainbow-hued "mini dragon" responds to wrist movements via a short rope or stick, transforming a solo workout into a dynamic cultural experience.

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