SHANTOU, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song," is a form of folk dance popular in south China's Guangdong Province. The dance merges opera, dance, and martial arts and was listed as the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), this traditional dance is often performed during traditional Chinese festivals.

The Yingge dance has been trending on social media platforms over the past two years as videos of the dance garnered millions of views online.

This year, Yingge dance teams from Shantou have also been invited to perform on multiple overseas stages for the Spring Festival celebrations.