Dragon & Lion Dancers
The Lion Dance is one of Chinas most popular cultural events and the Chinese Dragon is their most sacred animal and was the emblem of the Chinese Emperors, and a symbol of strength.
The Lion Dance is one of Chinas most popular cultural events. Often the performers are members of a Kung Fu school, and, if well performed, the dance brings good fortune, prosperity and longevity to wherever it is performed. While the dance is quite often seen during the Chinese New Year celebration, it can be performed anywhere, from the opening of a restaurant to the closing ceremony of a large multicultural festival.
Three musicians – a drummer, a cymbal player, and a gong player, accompany a lion.
The Chinese Dragon - is a very important creature in Chinese Culture. It is their most sacred animal and was the emblem of the Chinese Emperors, and is a symbol of strength.
The Dragon is 60 ft and requires around 20 people to operate.
