Haikou’s Dongpo Old Wharf transformed into a cultural carnival last night as the centuries-old Yingge dance electrified crowds with its rhythmic energy. Against the backdrop of Hainan’s bustling winter tourism season, this national-level intangible heritage performance proved why it’s a must-see in 2026.
💥 Gongs thundered, drums pulsed, and masked dancers twirled wooden sticks with warrior-like precision – a living tribute to Lingnan culture. Tourists whipped out phones to capture the kaleidoscope of movements, while locals cheered ancestral traditions finding new life. "It’s like TikTok meets time travel!" laughed one visitor from Singapore.
With weekend shows now anchoring Haikou’s cultural tourism strategy, the city saw a 40% spike in December waterfront visits. As one dancer told us: "Every stomp connects today’s Hainan to its roots." 🕺🌴
