In which dynasty did the lion awakening begin to appear in Nanhai County, Guangzhou Prefecture?

According to historical records, the history of lion awakening activities in front of Guangzhou Mansion can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, there was a square in front of the Guangzhou Mansion, known as "Drum Tower Front". During the Spring Festival, local residents perform lion dances in front of the Drum Tower to celebrate the New Year and pray for peace and prosperity. This lion awakening activity gradually spread and developed into a widely circulated folk art activity.

With the passage of time, the forms of lion dance performances in front of Guangzhou Mansion have gradually become more diverse. They can not only perform lion dance, but also perform Tai Chi, Taekwondo, acrobatics and other programs. These programs have strong local characteristics and represent the rich and colorful cultural connotation of Guangzhou area. Therefore, the lion awakening activity has become an important part of Guangzhou culture and one of the important representatives of traditional Chinese culture.