Haiyang yangko, a folk dance, traces back to 1425 in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). At first, it was performed solely at the sea sacrifice festival. It has been included in compulsory education in Haiyang, a county-level city under the governance of Yantai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Fengyang flower-drum dance, popular in Fengyang county in Anhui province, is a folk art integrating song and dance. It has been performed at many grand events around the world and is nicknamed "the Ballet of the East". [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Jingxi Taiping yangko originated in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and is popular in Beijing. The dance features drums and dancing in an integration of traditional and modern rhythms to create a joyful atmosphere. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]