During the Spring Festival and the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) Festival, the demonstration of intangible cultural heritage representative projects such as dragon and lion dances, social fires, yangko, stilts, and opera will always become an important "responsibility of the year". The exciting and diverse performances not only create a lively and joyful festive atmosphere, but also fully showcase the unique charm of intangible cultural heritage. This issue focuses on characteristic activities in multiple regions, showcasing the strong New Year's atmosphere in January and injecting hope and vitality into the start of the new year. Starting from the New Year, in various regions of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, it is an important tradition for businesses to invite lion dance teams to "pick green" in front of their stores. The lion dance performance at the entrance of a factory in Baiyun District, Guangzhou is a microcosm. Children ride on adults' shoulders with high expectations, and the exquisite lion heads are lifelike. Dancers control the lion to perform various difficult movements according to the rhythm of drums and gongs. The yellow lion is steady and majestic, while the red lion is passionate and unrestrained, showing vitality while running and leaping. The most exciting "picking green" segment, where the lion and the "green vegetables" engage in a battle of wits and courage, with performers soaring to bite and spit out the "green" to receive blessings, conveying their wishes for a better life to everyone present and pushing the performance to a climax. This phenomenon can be seen everywhere in Guangdong. The passionate sound of drums and gongs, like a flame, instantly ignited the lively atmosphere of Liantang Village in Chancheng District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province. A dragon and lion parade team of more than 300 people set off from here, kicking off the wonderful curtain of the "Dragon Soars and Lion Leaps" New Year · 2025 National Dragon and Lion Linkage Launch Ceremony Parade, and allowing us to experience the charm of Guangdong lion dance up close. Dozens of awakened lions form a majestic lion group, lively and agile, with movements such as jumping, moving, flashing, and leaping in one go, each posture displaying vigorous vitality. The children watching from both sides were excited and competed to interact with the "lion"; The citizens were also infected by this enthusiastic atmosphere, with cheers and applause interwoven into a joyful melody. The parade consists of 15 villages in Zhangcha Street, 8 primary and secondary schools, kindergartens and Foshan Chancheng District Dragon Lion Loong Boat Sports Association. The ceremonial headboard and flag are fluttering, the traditional lion dance of one emperor and five generals is majestic, the eight tone gongs and drums are powerful, and Cantonese opera and martial arts are splendid, showcasing the unique charm of lion dance culture in all aspects. Zhao Guoli, the president of the Overseas Friendship Association of Zhang Cha in Foshan, Macau, sighed and said that after leaving her hometown for more than 40 years, she came back to see such a wonderful dragon and lion performance. The dragon and lion culture has been inherited in primary and secondary schools, and she is very proud. "I look forward to the dragon and lion culture in my hometown getting better and better. Foshan, as one of the birthplaces of lion dance, has a profound historical heritage. Xingshi evolved from the Tang Dynasty palace lion dance and was introduced to the Lingnan region by immigrants from the Central Plains, officially taking shape in the Ming Dynasty. It integrates various elements such as martial arts, dance, music, etc., and is a highly distinctive cultural activity. In 2006, Lion Dance (Guangdong Awakening Lion) was included in the first batch of representative projects of national intangible cultural heritage; In 2008, Caizha (Foshan Lion Head) was selected as a representative project of the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage, which proves its important position in Chinese culture. Focus on the event site, traditional intangible cultural heritage folk performances are staged in rotation. The play "Dragon Soars and Lion Leaps" showcases the agility and power of lion dance, while the Three Holy Lions lion drama "Million Soldiers Rescue Ah Dou" tells a classic story. The martial arts performance "The Legend of Hongsheng Martial Arts" showcases a strong and powerful martial arts foundation, while the Dong ethnic song "Cicada Song" brings a unique ethnic style. At the Zhuhai branch of the 2025 National Dragon and Lion Dance Federation, the traditional lion dance ceremony of "Liu Guanzhang" worshiping the Three Temples was solemn and enthusiastic. Xingshi transformed into Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei respectively, and completed the temple worship ceremony with the passionate sound of gongs and drums, praying for good luck and abundant harvests in the new year. More than 40 dragon and lion teams from the three regions of Zhuhai, Hong Kong, and Macau gathered together to showcase their talents. Established teams with nearly a century of traditional martial arts and lion dance history, such as the Hong Kong International Baihe Pai Zhang Guohua Martial Arts Association, as well as the Macau Zhongxin Sports Club and Macau Hongwei Cultural and Sports Club with over 70 years of history, have all brought glory to intangible cultural heritage through exchanges. On site, the high pile lion challenged its limits, darting and moving between the high piles, gripping the heart; The earth lions are lively, playful, and adorable, immersing the audience in a rich folk atmosphere. Ms. Wen, a tourist from Macau, praised the event for highly restoring the customs of the Lingnan Shangyuan Festival and expressed her hopes for a new year of good luck and prosperity. Guangdong Xingshi is not only popular domestically, but also has a large following overseas. Xiao Luo, who is studying abroad, told reporters that seeing lion dance performances in overseas Chinatowns is full of excitement because it is not only a symbol of Chinese culture, but also an emotional bridge for overseas travelers to communicate with their motherland. Guangdong lion dance, with its unique charm, showcases the essence and spirit of dance, becoming an important link in enhancing the cultural identity of the Chinese nation. It allows people to deeply feel the charm of traditional culture and a sense of national pride while enjoying performances. (New Society)