On 10^th February, the first day of the Chinese New Year of the Loong, Puning Nanshan Yingge Dance team appeared at the London landmark - Burlington Arcade in London, UK, as an important part of the "Happy Chinese New Year" series of activities, sending new year blessings to overseas Chinese and foreign friends.

The powerful Yingge Dance attracted attention from a large number of London citizens and tourists, demonstrating the wild and brave side of Chinese culture.

Anna, a London resident, brought her son to watch the live performance of Yingge Dance. Her son is learning Chinese culture at school and is especially interested in Chinese New Year customs. "The performance is great from we could see because it is very crowded.” She said that she would like to participate in Chinese New Year activities next year.

Abigail, also a Londoner, said the immersive experience of watching the Chinese New Year celebrations brought scenes she had previously only seen on TV before her eyes, and the powerful dance steps of Yingge dancers with their faces painted on made her deeply impressed and completely absorbed in the festive atmosphere.

On 11^th February, Puning Nanshan Yingge team will also participate in“Chinese Gala” New Year Celebration at the famous Trafalgar Square in London, showing Puning Yingge style to people in the UK. It is learned that "Chinese Gala" is the largest Chinese New Year celebration outside Asia, which started in 2002.

The locations that the Nanshan Yingge Dance team are performing at during the Chinese New Year are both famous landmarks in London.“I’m looking forward that Puning Yingge Dancecouldgo to the world through our performances in London this time.” Chen Laifa, Puning Nanshan Yingge team coach and Puning Yingge National Representative Inheritor said.

Source :Yangcheng Evening News

2月10日大年初一，普宁南山英歌队亮相英国伦敦“欢乐春节”系列活动，在英国百年地标——伯灵顿拱廊，把“中华战舞”英歌跳出国门，给海外华侨及外国友人们送上来自广东的新春祝福。

铿锵有力的英歌舞吸引了大批伦敦市民和游客驻足观看，让异国的朋友充分感受到了中国文化野性勇猛的一面。

伦敦市民安娜带着儿子一同观看了英歌现场表演。她告诉记者，自己的儿子正在学习中文，尤其对中国新年习俗感兴趣。“今天的表演比想象中更精彩，明年还想继续参加中国春节的活动。”安娜说。

伦敦市民阿比盖尔称此次沉浸式观看春节庆典的经历，让以前只在电视机里见过的场景出现在自己眼前，英歌队员们画着脸谱跳出有力的舞步，让她深受感染，完全融入喜庆的氛围之中。

在2月11日大年初二，普宁南山英歌队还将在著名的特拉法加广场参加英国伦敦“四海同春”新春庆典，为伦敦市民带来一场英歌文化交流活动，展示普宁英歌风采。据悉，“四海同春”是亚洲以外最大型的新春庆祝活动，始于2002年。

南山英歌队此次参演的地点均为英国伦敦的著名地标，普宁南山英歌队教练、普宁英歌国家级代表性传承人陈来发告诉羊城晚报记者，期待通过这次表演，让普宁英歌走向世界。

记者｜周欣怡 朱绍杰 羊城晚报伦敦特约记者 余佳颖
翻译｜付怡
图、视频拍摄｜羊城晚报伦敦特约记者 余佳颖
视频制作｜黎杰文 温泽广