Are You Ready to Explore The Land of Lion Dance?
Updated: Feb 10, 2021
Welcome to our Lion dance exhibition!
Most of us might have seen several Lion dances performances somewhere in our lives, but do we actually know them? Or are they just rumours? HMMMM... To those who have yet to see a Lion Dance performance, don't fret! As you follow us through this amazing journey, you will be learning:
Soul: History & Origins of lion dance
Body: Costumes & Props used in lion dance
Heartbeat: The music used in lion dance
The past, current and the future of lion dance
At the end of the exhibition, there will be an activity testing your newfound knowledge with a prize for getting through all three stages, so keep your eyes peeled!
A Sneak Peek into Lion Dance
The lion dance is a martial performance dated more than 1500 years ago. Initially, it was performed during the Lunar Chinese New Year to drive evil spirits away and to bring prosperity, good luck and peace for the upcoming year (Vasu, n.d.).
However, as time passes, as Lion dance is known to bring positive energy and beliefs, it began to be performed at grand events such as a business opening, a wedding ceremony, birthdays and other celebrations to create a festive atmosphere and to bring good luck, happiness and wealth (Vasu, n.d.).
During a lion dance performance, members are required to exert a huge amount of energy to display skillfulness, agility and strength, hence it was traditionally performed by only male artists. In order for the lion dance performance to happen, music instruments were essential (Vasu, n.d.).
References
hongkongmap. (2016, January 12). 2016-Jan-10《鱷魚恤香港世界賽》Crocodile World Hong Kong 【 Lion Dance 】Championship 2016 @ Hong Kong Coliseum [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEc93TB9_2o&t=80s&ab_channel=hongkongmap
Vasu, S. (n.d.). Lion dance. National Library Board.
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_57_2004-12-27.html
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