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22.2.11

Lion & Dragon Dance

Lion Dance and Dragon Dance are normally seen during festive celebrations.

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For the last 2 years, we had two lions performed in our house during Chinese New Year.
Both times were sponsored by the developer because I won their contests.


These lions performed at our community hall recently.
They were very much well liked by the young and the young at heart.


On a separate night, 4 lions and a dragon performed at the same place.
The performers are actually students from a private school nearby.
'Dragons' are rare.
You may have noticed that very strong arms are required to carry the dragon.
Their teamwork is amazing.
It was a definitely a delight to see them perform ... for most of us.


As for this little girl, the loud drum beats must have hurt her delicate ear drums.

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13 comments:

  1. p3chandan22/2/11 5:05 PM

    I love the drum beat of the Lion Dance song and of course the lions and the dragons dancing and climbing the poles. Amazing acrobats!

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  2. rainfield6122/2/11 6:34 PM

    You will definitely have a very prosperous year of the Rabbit.

    The louder the drum beat, the wealthier you will be.

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  3. Donna22/2/11 9:13 PM

    I love dragons and would love to see a ceremony like this some day...

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  4. Unknown22/2/11 9:20 PM

    It would be nice to have more dragon dances. I caught one dragon dance myself at a party.

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  5. Sunray Gardens22/2/11 9:28 PM

    Very cool photos.
    Cher
    Goldenray Yorkies

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  6. Anonymous22/2/11 9:28 PM

    These costumes are so beautiful. I think your lions are really colorful but not easy to tell they are lions. The dragon is easy to tell. The festive celebration would be a wonderful thing to see in person, as it seems like such a happy affair. I bet there is much symbolism involved.

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  7. miruku 22/2/11 9:32 PM

    This year Ipoh had the most quiet CNY ever. I didn't hear or see a lion dance this year. We booked one in my office, but it didn't turn up. No 'ong' for me lar this year..

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  8. Cat22/2/11 11:18 PM

    What a festive event that you've captured! Looks like a lot of fun and so colorful! Did you take these shots with your new camera?!

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  9. Bangchik and Kakdah23/2/11 6:52 AM

    Very festive indeed. ... On many occasions I saw pulling the angpaw down as the final act. Last week I saw salad pulled down and munched by the lion as the final act, at Pantai Timur Supermarket here. Then the bits were strewn all over.....

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  10. debsgarden23/2/11 9:00 AM

    Congratulations on having the lions come to your house to perform! I think the dragon is amazing. I can see that it takes a lot of strength and coordination. The students are great!

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  11. Karin / Southern Meadows23/2/11 9:31 AM

    What an amazing show to see! The costumes are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your evening.

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  12. Jennifer@threedogsinagarden23/2/11 9:32 AM

    What a treat! Dragon dances are so colorful. I always am impressed with how expressive the animated dragon is during these dances.

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  13. ann23/2/11 10:09 AM

    Yes, what a treat, for we do not have Dragon dances here, perhaps in Denver 80 miles to the south where there is a larger Asian community, but not here in the north of the state. As for your question in today's post as the Garden Spot, what's next? Sheep. My husband wants 3 sheep. Why? He is reliving his childhood, as he grew up on a farm. Too bad you don't have music to add to your lovely Dragon Dancing, but I am using my imagination. cheers. ann

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