Water Margin characters, Yingge Dance, of the Chaozhou and Shatou area, performed at a parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China

yingge dance water margin parade performance martial arts chaozhou shantou cultural heritage tradition china colorful costumes performers celebration artistry music drums historical characters festival creativity local culture community choreography festive atmosphere street symbolism art drama unity history masks ancient traditions storytelling marching expressions lively exchange regional involvement engagement joyful excitement