The Ruishou Golden Lion Training Institute is an important cultural institution established in Kaizhou District, Chongqing to protect and inherit the city level intangible cultural heritage "Ruishou Golden Lion". It was officially established on April 3, 2025 in the old city of Kaizhou. As a major breakthrough in the protection of intangible cultural heritage in Kaizhou, this training center is not only a base for the inheritance of Golden Lion skills, but also undertakes multiple functions such as cultural exhibition, cultural tourism integration, and youth education.

The historical and cultural value of the auspicious beast and golden lion

The "auspicious beast golden lion", also known as the "earth wave lion" or "playing lion", is a traditional dance art with profound Ba culture and Xiajiang culture characteristics. In 2011, it was included in the third batch of municipal intangible cultural heritage list in Chongqing. Its performance combines elements of martial arts, dance, music, and acrobatics, with powerful and agile forms, exquisite skills, and auspicious meanings, becoming the soul symbol of Kaizhou festival activities and the spiritual bond that unites local feelings.