Lion Dance
Bless your special day with a Lion Dance
Whether it's a grand opening of your store, wedding reception, or Chinese New Year party, you can book us for your special event. All of our shows will include two Lions, a traditional Southern Style Drum, two cymbals, and a gong. All private shows are approximately 10-15 minutes long. Prosperity Lettuce (Sang Choy) or Lucky Tangerine (Gut) will be provided to feed the Lion. It is believed that by feeding the Lion, the creature will reciprocate by offering luck and wealth.
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We have over 25 years of experience with lion dance performances throughout the tri-state area; we have performed for Chinese New year parades, casinos, weddings, city officials, and local government events.
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Lion Dance
The Chinese Lion Dance is best known for the celebration of the Lunar New Year. According to one legend, on the eve of each New Year, a sinister creature called Nien would wreak havoc upon villages by destroying all the crops leaving the villagers little to eat. Soon thereafter, the villagers were instructed by their elders to emulate the beast by constructing what resembled the mystical creature. They used paper-mâché and bamboo to construct the head, and a long cloth for the tail. Two people would occupy and maneuver it to make it look like a lively animal. The next time the monster would approach, the "Lion" would scare it away with the playing of the drum, cymbals, and gongs. The popularity of this event is what inspired lion dancing. People believe the Lion brings luck and prosperity by warding off evil spirits.