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The lion dance is an excellent example of Chinese folk culture, which has spread across the world with Chinese immigration. Overseas Chinese in Europe, America, etc. have established many lion dance clubs, performing on Chinese festivals or big occasions, particularly Chinese New Year. The dance was originally performed every night of the first fifteen nights of the Lunar New Year, where the dance troupe in lion masks and costumes visited every house in the villages of the Bukcheong region, and the lion dance is meant to expel evil spirits and attract good luck for the coming year. [70] The lion dance is a traditional performance that takes place around major holidays in Asia like Lunar New Year, as well as important days like business openings. It features highly skilled performers who are typically martial arts practitioners dancing to the beat of drums, cymbals, and gongs . With the upsurge in the development of Buddhism, lion dance became popular in the Northern and Southern Dynasties (386 – 589 AD). In the Tang Dynasty, the lion dance became a large dance performance in court. During the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279 AD) the lion dance was commonly performed in traditional festivals. Lion Dance Types The presence of the Green Lion adds excitement to events like Lunar New Year parades, drawing crowds eager to witness its charm. Qilin Dance. The Qilin Dance features the mythical Qilin, a creature resembling a combination of a dragon and a horse. This dance often appears during celebrations and festivals in China. The Chinese Lion Dance is a traditional performance with a rich history and cultural significance. Originating from ancient China, it symbolizes good luck, prosperity, and warding off evil spirits. The dance is performed in various styles, each with its own unique movements and characteristics. Etiquettes such as respecting the lion and interacting with the performers add to the authenticity The lion dance is a traditional part of Lunar New Year celebrations. | LeeYiuTung/iStock via Getty Images Each winter at the turn of the lunar calendar, the lion dancers put on a lively The Lion Dance is most commonly associated with the Lunar New Year, a time of renewal and hope for a prosperous year ahead. It’s a way for communities to come together, cleanse their environment of negative influences, and invite blessings for the future. It’s Lunar New Year, and the clanging of cymbals and the persistent beat of drums are aural cues to the lion dance. Colourful and loud, the lions are an ancient Chinese ritual to scare away evil Lunar New Year is the perfect time to share and celebrate that culture and heritage. San Diego Legendary Lion Dance Association will be performing its midnight lion dance show Friday starting at The beginning and end of the lunar year are the busiest times for lion dance troupes. Dang Tran Tinh, who has been a member of Hai Nam Lien Huu lion dance troupe for more than 15 years, said, “We perform in many places during the Lunar New Year holiday. Van Hanh Lion Dance 2023 Schedule. Portfolio. Our Featured Works and Case Studies so far. Inez Elementary School. The 2017 Lunar New Year began at Fire Rock Casino. Lion Dances are performed during festivals such as Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, grand openings of new businesses, and at weddings and birthday celebrations. February 10, 11, 17, 18: Portland Lee's Association Dragon and Lion Dance Team Our Basic Lunar New Years Package starts with 3 Lions, which we recommend and believe is one of the lucky numbers! It really comes down to clients’ budget and preference, the most popular number of lions are 6, 8, 9,10 and 12. The lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance most commonly seen during Lunar New Year that symbolizes scaring away evil spirits and bringing good fortune. Don Bosco Lion Dance is a Lion Dance team based in Austin, Texas. We are a growing organization with the goal of spreading the art of Lion Dance throughout the city. We perform at many types of events, including traditional festivals, company events, weddings, and much more. If you would like us to perform at an event, please contact us! More Happy Lunar New Year! The DIA welcomes back the Michigan Youth Lion Dance Team to perform a traditional Chinese Lion Dance, chase away evil spirits and bring good luck and longevity for the coming months. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, an auspicious sign symbolizing known for its health, energy, bravery and trust. This is an incredible Lion dance performance at the Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival 2022. Have a wonderful Lunar new year and enjoy the performance.Thank Enjoy traditional lion dances and ribbon twirling performances from The New York Chinese Cultural Center. Hudson Yards, New York City. Traditional Lion Dance One of the highlights of our year at the Museum is the annual Lion Dance that welcomes Lunar New Year, performed by our friends the Worcester Youth Nian Danc
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