A unicorn dance competition took place this week in HCM City with the participation of dozens of famous unicorn dance troupes from many provinces, including Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Thua Thien-Hue.
A unicorn dance competition took place this week in HCM City with the participation of dozens of famous unicorn dance troupes from many provinces, including Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Thua Thien-Hue.
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Painting the eyes of unicorn heads is the opening rituals of the unicorn dance troupes. |
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Dancers are cheered by the sound of drums and gongs during difficult movements. |
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Troupes perform “Mai Hoa Thung”, the official act at all international unicorn dance competitions. Mai Hoa Thung is the dance on pillars 80cm long and 3m in diameter, performed by two dancers with one unicorn head. |
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To be able to perform this act, dancers must have at least five years of experience.
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This is a dangerous act. If the dancer makes a small mistake, an accident could occur. |
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The audience admire the performance. |
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The winner wsa Long Kun Binh Dung troupe. The second and third prizes went to Tinh Anh Duong and Hung Dung Duong. |
(Source: VNN)
