Wide spread in Erdos, Inner Mongolia, the Chopsticks Dance is
often seen on festive or celebrative feasts with only one man as
the dancer. Holding a bunch of chopsticks in one hand or two hands,
the dancer remains on the same spot, shaking his shoulders quickly,
along with the bending and stretching of legs and rocking of
body.
In a relaxed and smooth manner, the dancer clapping his own hands,
shoulders, waist and legs, etc. by chopsticks and then proceeds in
a circle or goes forward and backward in a straight line. The
dance's posture and movements are unrestrained and nimble; the ways
of clapping chopsticks are flexible and varied. Reaching the
climax, the dancer will be shouting while he is dancing to add to
the fun.
