Zhoucun Xinzi is a kind of dance arts in Zibo city of Shandong province. [Photo/WeChat account: zibowenhualvyou]
Zhoucun Xinzi is a kind of dance art native to Zibo city.
It is presented every year on the 15th day of Spring Festival, which is called the Lantern Festival. The grand and detailed performance represents adoration of the local people for the festival ceremony. Financial, material and human resource consumption reflects the local economic and cultural environment.
From the perspective of folk cultural heritage, Lantern Festival is the best chance to publicize Zhoucun Xinzi. Thus, the folk art developed in a festive environment. Today, Zhoucun Xinzi is just like a familiar friend who conserves local people's emotion and memories.