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  2. Lion dance - Wikipedia

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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 .

  3. Dragon dance - Wikipedia

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    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.

  4. History of Chinese dance - Wikipedia

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    Dragon dance. Among the best-known of the Chinese traditional dances are the dragon dance and lion dance, and both dances were known in earlier dynasties in various forms. A form of lion dance similar to today's lion dance was described as early as the Tang dynasty, the modern form of the dragon dance however may be a more recent development.

  5. China’s spectacular fire dragon dance tradition is hundreds ...

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    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 ...

  6. Dance in China - Wikipedia

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    Among the best-known of the Chinese traditional dances are the dragon dance and lion dance, and both dances were known in earlier dynasties in various forms. A form of lion dance similar to today's lion dance was described as early as the Tang dynasty, the modern form of the dragon dance, however, may be a more recent development. Dragon dance

  7. Heads and tails: Heavenly Dragon Lion Dance brings tradition ...

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    In 2021, Gian started Heavenly Dragon Lion Dance Association to help keep this beloved cultural tradition alive. The group will perform at 1 p.m. on Saturday at CelebrASIA Austin, the Asian ...

  8. Qixi Tribute - Wikipedia

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    The second part is the dragon dance and lion dance (龍獅賀節). [4] Craftsmen usually model dragon, phoenix, lion, qilin and other Chinese mascots in exquisite size. These mascots are not stiff but are vivid, expressing the scene of dragon dance and lion dance. The dances also play an important role in Chinese festival celebration and are ...

  9. Crowd welcomed the Year of the Dragon with food and dance at ...

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    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.