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Drummer at a lion dance. The Chinese Lion Dance is performed accompanied by the music of beating of tanggu (drum) (in Singapore, datanggu), cymbals, and gongs. Instruments synchronize to the lion dance movements and actions. Fut San, Hok San, Fut Hok, Chow Gar, etc. all play their beat differently. Each style plays a unique beat.
Lion dance performance at a temple in Singapore. The lion dance performance can be dated back over 1,500 years. [20] Usually performed during auspicious occasions such as the opening of a new business, the lion dance is also performed during Chinese New Year. Its significance in the new year is associated with scaring away the legend of Nian. [21]
The Merlion (/ ˈ m ɜːr ˌ l aɪ ə n /) is the official mascot of Singapore.It is depicted as a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish.Being of prominent symbolic nature to Singapore and Singaporeans in general, it is widely used to represent both the city state and its people in sports teams, advertising, branding, tourism and as a national personification.
Singapore Chingay parade in 2005. On 4 February 1973, PA and the Singapore National Pugilistic Association jointly organised the first Singapore Chingay parade, a street parade from Jalan Besar to Outram Park featuring floats, acrobatic acts, lion and dragon dances, stilt walkers and other performances. [14]
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 ...
Singapore Dragon Dance. Chinese traditional dance forms have many types such as Chinese Dance and Lion Dance which is popularly performed during the New Year festivities, among other dances performed in other cultural events.
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As of 2013, Singapore won two gold medals, three silver medals, and seven bronze medals at the World Wushu Championships, placing it at number 20 in the world. The Singapore Wushu Dragon and Lion Dance Federation, formerly known as the Singapore National Pugilistic Federation, is the official body which oversees and governs the sport in Singapore.