The Eight Immortals Dance of Yao Nationality

There is a Yao people’s sacrificial dance in Dazhang County, Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County, Guangxi, which is called Eight Immortals Dance with a history of more than 1,500 years. Local people dance the Eight Immortals Dance and pray to gods for protecting their domestic animals and producing good harvests. Meanwhile, the Eight Immortals Dance integrates sports, skills, juggling, and entertainment. It is deeply loved by local people for its unique performance style, exaggerated movements, and vivid images.