Which province did the lion dance originate from?

Lion dance originated in Guangdong province. Lion dance, especially Guangdong lion, is a traditional folk dance in Guangdong province, which has rich cultural connotation and historical details. Lion dance culture developed from the court lion dance in Tang Dynasty, and was introduced to Lingnan area with the southward migration of Central Plains immigrants during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. In the Ming Dynasty, lion dance appeared in Nanhai County, Guangdong Province (now Foshan City, Guangdong Province), and gradually developed into a Han folk culture integrating martial arts, dance, music and other elements. In recent years, with the continuous improvement of China's national strength, China's traditional culture has also gone to the world, and the lion dance culture has gradually flourished abroad. When foreign audiences come into contact with China lion dance for the first time, they are often attracted by its unique movements and expressive force. Some foreign friends even made a special trip to China to learn the skills of lion dancing. China lion dance has won the attention and love of many foreigners on the international stage with its exquisite skills and unique charm.