Zhao An Dance, which means bending and rotating, is named after the basic movements of dance. On holidays, weddings and other festive activities, Turks (mostly young and middle-aged) will wear national costumes and gather in the yard or at home to form a circle. 1-2 The elders or "Ba Shi" (Tu people call it "Du") lead the dance, and everyone follows the dance and sings harmony with the accompaniment. The basic movements of Zhao An dance are: bend down first and swing your arms left and right with your gait, that is, swing to the right in the first step, swing to the left in the second step, jump high with your left foot in the third step, then turn your body to the right for one turn and raise your arms. This cycle goes back and forth. There are many kinds of Zhao 'an dances, including Xing, Zhao, Rajramo, Solola and so on. Belongs to the festive songs in family songs. Tunes and dance steps are closely matched, and the rhythm is lively, which changes with the change of lyrics. Women dance gracefully, delicately and gently, while men are rough, cheerful and generous. Zhao An dance has a brisk pace and a lively rhythm. Especially those Tu aunts who wear flowered sleeves and robes are like fairies who come to the world with rainbows when dancing gracefully and softly.
2010May 18, the Ministry of Culture of China announced the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage recommended projects (newly selected projects). The "Zhao An" candidate declared by Huzhu Tu Autonomous County in Qinghai Province is included in the intangible cultural heritage of traditional dance projects.
There are many legends about the origin of Zhao An dance. Some people think that it was a dance that Mrs. Lu danced to confuse Wang Mang when she fell. Some people also think that Zhao An's dance is "the Turkish people praise the kindness of the gods of mountains and rivers, praise the achievements of their ancestors, bless the prosperity of their native land, harvest crops, fat cattle and sheep, etc., and express their love and yearning for a better life in the form of songs and dances." Others think, "In ancient times, people were engaged in hunting in droves. They cheered and jumped around their prey, expressing their incomparable joy and showing their tenacious and fierce character, symbolizing harvest and victory. " What is right and wrong is unknown. However, after a long period of spread and evolution, Zhao An has become an important way for the Turkish people to entertain themselves and is loved by more and more people.
1. This is a banquet dance related to religious beliefs and customs and centered on sacrificial ceremonies. It is characterized by simultaneous worship, eating and drinking, singing and dancing, and the scene is pious, warm and jubilant.
2. Zhao An Dance is characterized by its distinctive mass, sociality and customs. It is closely wrapped in the daily life etiquette, festivals, celebrations and religious sacrifices in urban and rural areas of Tu nationality (especially in rural areas), and has the characteristics of diverse styles and dazzling dances.
Up to now, the Turks still keep the custom of singing and dancing to congratulate each other, which is widely spread in this area. When getting married, drinking, having fun, singing and dancing follow this ancient tradition.