This team performs high-pole dragon dance, one of the most demanding forms of traditional Chinese performance. Dancers leap, balance and rotate on narrow poles several meters above the ground, relying entirely on strength, timing and trust. Before the costume is added, the movement looks raw and almost mechanical — pure athletic precision. Once the dragon costume comes on, the same motions transform into a living, flowing creature in the air. High-pole dragon dance requires years of training. Pe

Sugar painting is a traditional Chinese art where melted sugar is shaped into intricate, edible forms such as dragons and butterflies. In Nantong, it is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage, with artisans creating each piece to please both the eye and the palate. Artist: 584980736 / 糖画queen on Douyin #art #sugar #painting