Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s1.t6.34

v2.c11.s1.t6.34

Southern Buddhism was commonly known as Hinayana, also called Theravada Buddhism, with Pali Buddhist scriptures as the basis. They were prevalent in Yunnan of China, Thailand and Burma, with Peacock dance, Eight-treasure flower dance, Garuda dance and Bai nationality Buddhism dance as the master works. Peacock dance named “Jialuoyong” or “Jialangluo” in Dai language, and spread in Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture and Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan province. This dance would be performed in the grand Buddhism festivals and rally. Dance movement often imitated the peacock’s flying, spreading its tail, shaking its wings, spreading its wings, drinking water and play, etc. Contemporary dancers Dao Meilan and Yang Liping changed the dance and made it known at home and abroad.