Based on the traditional 'bamboo floating' technique, Duong Lieu combined it with dance to pursue a more subtle beauty.
Besides Li Ziqi, China also has a famous 'fairy' at home and abroad, becoming one of the symbols representing Chinese culture. She is even praised as a real character coming out of Jin Yong's martial arts novel.
This girl's name is Duong Lieu , she is the successor of the unique 'water-gliding' technique in Guizhou, called 'doc truc phieu' - one of the Chinese techniques listed as at risk of being lost.
Duong Lieu and his unique 'water surfing' technique in Guizhou.
Duong Lieu learned to 'skim on water' at the age of 7. Nearly 18 years have passed, regardless of spring, summer, autumn or winter, she is like a fairy drawing beautiful curves on the water.
"The Lone Bamboo Drift"
It is known that 'floating bamboo' has existed since the Qin and Han dynasties , and has gone through more than 2000 years of history. It is a skill of using floating bamboo to move across rivers by people on both banks.
In some areas , 'Duoc Truc Phieu' was originally called 'Doc Moc Phieu' , using the flow of water to transport wood. However, the wood would be scattered while drifting with the current, so people had to stand on the wood to handle it, thus practicing the technique of 'Doc Moc Phieu'. Later, it was discovered that bamboo could float on water better than wood, thus forming 'Doc Moc Phieu'.
Up to now, Duong Lieu has combined the art of 'bamboo floating' with hand and foot movements and dancing, making her famous everywhere.
This technique has no rules, nor is it limited to age, whether a child or an adult. The artist performs 'bamboo floating' , holding a 5m long bamboo stick, stepping on a 9m long bamboo trunk, using the sense of gravity and angle when standing on the bamboo trunk, taking advantage of the upward force of the water surface to maintain balance.
This technique has no rules, nor age limits.
If your body weight is not ideal, you should stand at the center of the bamboo stem. If your weight is quite light, let the bamboo stem 'drink water' so that it can sink a little into the water, which is beneficial for maintaining balance.
To achieve the state of "human and bamboo becoming one", it is necessary to use a bamboo pole with a diameter of 14-16cm and a length not exceeding 8-9m. Next is to practice the skill of "water control" , which is to use the force of water to maintain balance on the bamboo pole.
Artist "surfing on water"
Since childhood, Duong Lieu saw her grandmother step on a bamboo stick, without any support tools, she floated and glided on the water surface miraculously. She wondered: 'Why can humans stand on water?'.
Duong Lieu's grandmother was a big fan of 'Bamboo Floating'. When she was only 5 years old, she followed her grandmother to the river to learn swimming, and when she was 7 years old, she started practicing 'Bamboo Floating'.
During his childhood summer and winter vacations, Duong Lieu practiced diligently, except in cases of heavy snowfall or extreme weather.
During one of her performances at the Spring Festival in Henan, the lake froze over and the staff had to break it open before the show could begin. For half a month, Yang Liu performed on the water for two hours every day.
At the age of 7, Duong Lieu started practicing 'bamboo floating'.
Of course, performing 'Bamboo Floating' was not completely safe. Yang Liu suffered many accidents during the performance. Furthermore, because of being in contact with water for too long, her body became limp, not to mention the sharp parts of the bamboo stick piercing her skin.
'But I feel it's no big deal, getting injured is a common occurrence' , Duong Lieu said with a smile.
Based on the traditional 'bamboo floating' technique, Duong Lieu combined it with dance to pursue a more subtle beauty.
Duong Lieu applies many dances, from ethnic dance to ballet. In each region she performs, she will combine the traditional dances of that region. In her hometown of Guizhou, she uses Chuanji (also known as Chuanxi - a folk art form of Southwest China) . In Jiangsu, she combines the breath of Buddhism and the poetry of the Jiangnan river region.
'In the future, I also want to spin on one leg, jump high and do somersaults on bamboo. If no one has done it yet, I can be the first,' Duong Lieu shared with sparkling, excited eyes.
Duong Lieu applies many dances, from folk dance to ballet with solo bamboo dance.
Dancer has always been Duong Lieu's dream career. When she was young, her height and physique were limited, so now 'Doc Truc Phieu' has given her a stage to shine.
'Skidding on the water was my childhood game. When I grew up, it became my companion. Now it is my family member,' Duong Lieu said about his fate with 'the bamboo drifting'.
Perhaps because of the influence of rivers and traditional art, Duong Lieu always gives others a feeling of gentleness, simplicity, and not fighting with life.
Talking about her future plans, Duong Lieu said she wants to improve her foreign language skills so that she can spread Chinese culture to international friends. Because 'the bamboo drift' has become a part of Duong Lieu's life.
