Lion dance ( 舞獅) is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to bring good luck and fortune. The...

Amazing Dragon dance during Chinese new year celebration in London Trafalgar square

Learn about the ancient Chinese tradition of Lion and Dragon dancing and the important role it plays in Chinese New Year Celebrations, also known as the Lunar New Year or the...

Dragon dances are an important part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Along with lion dances, they are often the highlight of Chinese New Year parades. From Chinese New Year's Day to the Lantern Festival, dragon dances can be seen in many places in China and Chinatowns around the world.

Chinese Lion Dances: What Is It and What Does It Symbolize? The lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance performed on big occasions, such as the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) for good luck, as it is believed that the lion is an auspicious animal. In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes power, wisdom, and superiority.

Justin Fletcher has two sessions celebrating Lunar / Chinese New Year with movement and dance. Lunar / Chinese New Year is a major festival celebrated in China and in the many...

2025年1月27日 · The lion dance is a traditional and much-loved part of lunar new year festivities among ethnic Chinese communities around the world, and many non-Chinese also enjoy the performance and dance. In Malaysia, the lion dance has evolved from its original Chinese form to reach new heights – quite literally. Rian Maelzer has the story from Kuala Lumpur.

Dance, Prance, Hop, Shake tails, Turn around, Go to sleep See the dragons ___________ on Chinese New Year Day.

2024年12月12日 · With the loud music of gongs and drums, one dancer manipulates the lion's head while the other manipulates the lion's body, imitating a lion's various movements. The lion dance is usually performed at Chinese traditional festivals such as Chinese New Year or important occasions such as business opening events.

2025年1月28日 · Experience the vibrant traditions of Chinese New Year through its music and dance. From lion dances chasing away evil spirits to dragons soaring through the sky, discover how these ancient art forms bridge China's rich past with its dynamic present, creating a sensory feast that captivates locals and visitors alike.