孔雀舞(peacock dance)是傣族(Dai ethnic group)最廣泛流傳的古代舞蹈之一，同時也是傣族最受喜愛的舞蹈。對傣族來說，孔雀象征著好運、幸福、美麗和誠實，所以跳孔雀舞是為了歌頌美好的生活，表達對幸福生活的美好的祝愿?？兹肝柚饕诖鰵v的新年-潑水節(jié)(the Water-splashing Festival)、關門節(jié)(the Gate Closing Festival)、開門節(jié)(the Gate Opening Festival)和一些重要的宗教活動上表演。他們通過跳優(yōu)雅的孔雀舞來祈求和平與幸福。

The peacock dance is one of the most widespread ancient dances and also the best-loved dance of the Dai ethnic group. To the Dai people, the peacock is a symbol of good luck, happiness, beauty and honesty. So to perform this dance is to present a eulogy of the good life and express good wishes for a happy life. It is mostly performed on the New Year (Water-splashing Festival) of the Dai calendar, at the Gate Closing Festival, the Gate Opening Festival and some important religious events. They pray for peace and happiness with graceful peacock dancing.