The Dragon Dance originated in the 5th year of the Reign of Emperor Kuang Hsu (Guangxu) in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in Lianzhou Town, and later on developed into 50-m Golden and Silver dragons in Xining and Dong’an villages. 

The dragons dance on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Lantern Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and other major holidays and at construction sites, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and company inaugurations.