Tulou

Tulou, also known as the Ancient Castle in the East, are the vernacular Hakka clay dwellings in the mountainous areas in some provinces of China. The history of Tulou can date back to the 12th century.

These buildings are built for defensive purposes. Therefore, the structure resembles a small fortified city and you may only find one entrance and windows to the outside above the first floor.

Yuchanglou

Chengqilou

Cuxi Tulou

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Mask Dance

Mask Dance has a long history in the world culture. It is believed that the dancers could get the magic power via wearing masks and taking on various roles.

They dance to relieve stress, bid good fortune for the onlookers and bring the whole community together. Their dances also tell us about history and fantasy.

Mask dance can be found everywhere in the world. Nowadays, it has become an important art form.

Nuo dance 1 (Jiangxi province, China)

Nuo dance 2 (Jiangxi province, China)

Nuo dance 3 (Jiangxi province, China)

Sorcerer's Dance 1 (Tibet, China)

Sorcerer's Dance 2 (Tibet, China)

Sorcerer's Dance 3 (Tibet, China)

Nōgaku 1 (Japan)

Nōgaku 2 (Japan)

Korean Mask Dance

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