The Chinese folk art "fire dragon lantern dance" was originated in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). The ancestors, in accordance with the legend that "candle dragon" controls the light and darkness while the "ying dragon" controls wind and rain as well as the story of a dragon giving birth to nine young dragons, created the distinctive "fire dragon lantern dance" on the basis of totem culture of "dragon dance". The constant modernization and development during the later times has gradually improved such lantern dances, rendering Huanglongxi into the "Hometown of Fire Dragon", enjoying a nationwide reputation. From the evening of the second day to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, fire dragon lantern dance performances are given with the accompaniment of gongs, drums, cymbals and other folk music instruments. The audience use specially made fireworks to spray on the naked performers, giving a jubilant scene.
