In my city, there are still many local cultural traditions, one of which is traditional dance. Although these traditions are starting to fade due to the passage of time, there are still quite a few young people who continue to practice them. To show appreciation for their efforts, I, as the event organizer, held a traditional dance competition for them. As I mentioned earlier, I was quite busy last week handling the events in my city, and one of the segments in the event was this traditional dance competition.
What I remember most from the traditional dance competition is the difference between dance and dance drama. In dance drama, there are dramatic elements and prologues within the performance, whereas dance simply showcases movements to entertain the visitors. The distinction is very subtle, so the judges often reminded the participants about these two differences. The judges themselves are veteran dancers with many achievements, but due to their advanced age, they now focus on teaching and judging.
Here are some photos from the traditional dance competition held in my city:
The participants in this traditional dance competition are very young, probably around 12-18 years old, and they are still in school. I think it would be a pity if their talents were not showcased and given a platform to perform. Honestly, I really enjoyed all the traditional dances they presented, but it was unfortunate that I also had to focus on capturing their moments while they performed. If I hadn't been responsible for taking photos, I would have enjoyed watching and clapping to support them.
There were 9 groups participating in this traditional dance competition, and in my opinion, they all gave their best. This was evident from the dedication they showed in their performances, including their costumes, body paint, hairstyles, makeup, and props used to enhance their presentation. I hope that more traditional dance competitions like this will be held in the future, as this will help us preserve and continue the cultural heritage of our city.
Warm regards.