This is a traditional folk performance during the Chinese Lantern Festival (the 15th day of the first lunar month), a big celebration after the Spring Festival. People in rural China call this "celebrating the 15th", and it’s all about joy and good luck.
 
What you’re watching is a special "dry boat dance" — a classic part of the festival. The "boat" is actually made from a rural farm cart (with two wheels), covered with curtains around the bottom to hide the cart, making it look like a real boat floating on water.
 
There are three performers: one man at the front controls the cart by pressing it up and down (this makes the "boat" shake like it’s on water), another pretends to row with oars, and a woman holds a colorful umbrella to add more festivity.
 
It’s simple, lively, and full of local wisdom — just ordinary people using things around them to celebrate their traditional festival. No fancy props, just pure happiness!