Recently, two special groups established a unique friendship as Yingge dancers from both China and Thailand met in Phanat Nikhom, Thailand. Yingge dance, literally the Songs of Heroes dance, is a traditional folk dance that originated from the Chaoshan area of South China's Guangdong Province. Yingge dance was listed as one of the national intangible cultural heritages in China in 2006. With a history of over 300 years in Chaoshan, the dance was brought by a pioneer to Thailand over 100 years ago, after which it adapted to the local culture and customs.