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The Chinese Southern Lion (simplified Chinese: 南狮; traditional Chinese: 南獅; pinyin: Nán shī) or Cantonese Lion dance originated from Guangdong and is the best known lion outside of China. The Southern Lion has a single horn, and is associated with the legend of a mythical monster called Nian .
Dragon dance (simplified Chinese: 舞龙; traditional Chinese: 舞龍; pinyin: wǔ lóng; Jyutping: mou5 lung4) is a form of traditional dance and performance in Chinese culture. Like the lion dance , it is most often seen during festive celebrations.
Another story describes the Pixiu as the well-behaved, youngest son of the Dragon King and was spoiled by its parents. One day, Pixiu played on the Dragon King's desk and accidentally broke a seal that represented the power of the Dragon King. The Dragon King became very angry and used magic to turn Pixiu into an animal.
D Is For Dragon Dance is a 2007 children's picture book written by Ying Chang Compestine and illustrated by Yongsheng Xuan. The book explores the Chinese New Years traditions through a rhyming acrostic format using the English alphabet. The book concludes with an author's note, an artist's note, and a recipe for "New Year's Dumpling Delight ...
Every year, the town hosts a multi-day Lunar New Year fair by the pier that includes a fire dragon dance on each of the first five days (February 10-14, 2024) as well as the 15th day (February 24 ...
Magic Mountain follows the adventures of four national but iconic creatures of China; Tortoise, Dragon, Lion and Panda – four friends having lots of fun with a little Dragon magic thrown in. [4] Dragon lives in a cave, and is very wise, with magical powers that often get the others out of trouble. Panda is a little bit vain, but still a ...
Perhaps the most well-known dance to the crowd came from KC Lion Dance. Three fuzzy Chinese lions, each containing two performers, leaped and swayed to a loud drum beat in the outdoor courtyard.
Jordyn Chang, left, and Maya Goodman take a break while practicing lion dancing with Heavenly Dragon Lion Dance Association at the Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple in Austin, May 11, 2024.